Now it's a DOUBLE Snow~Day!

Chicken Mittens - pattern in 6 sizes

2 Snow~Days in a row! How about some knitting? My Chicken mitten pattern is now available on Etsy and Ravelry. Happy knitting!

Snow~Day!

Catching up on life this blizzardy Snow Day. Here is a past due photo of my very first quit. I completed it on Christmas Eve. The quilt was made in secret, and became a wonderful holiday gift.

I think I'll go for more subtle colors when (and if) I make another quilt. Perhaps also a more 'refined' design as well.
Working at school made it easy to keep the project a secret, and the company of other teachers was wonderful.

Looking out my studio window into the blizzard.

Chicken Mittens!

Chicken Mittens by: Snow-Day Artist

My chicken mitten pattern is almost ready to fly. I have put many an hour into this pattern in order to create directions for 6 sizes. The sizes range from a Baby (thumb-less) up to Medium Size Adult (women's). I've knit these in various color ways to inspire possibilities. Cluck, Cluck!

Who Turned on November?

 Wow - where has the time gone and how did I land in the month of November?! Actually, I know exactly where all the time has gone. My district switched over to 'Standards Based' or 'Proficiency Based learning and grading this year. There has been a huge learning curve. I would say truthfully that there has been more of a learning curve for the software program that we enter our assessments into than the concept of Proficiency Based Learning. I am very lucky to work with a supportive group of dedicated educators. With a few 'bumps in the road', we made it through our first set of Parent/Teacher conferences last week.

Perce Rock (Pierced Rock)

Side view of Perce Rock

Distant view of Perce Rock

Speaking of the road, last month we went on a little road trip to celebrate our 30th anniversary. After turning our pick-up into a 'campah', we spent five days driving around the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. We had a great time - a much needed little break. I'm glad I researched campgrounds ahead of time because most had already shut down for the season. We ate well, read good books, and soaked up the gorgeous views.

School Underway, Good-Bye to Summer

I've had a remarkably busy month and a half. School is well underway now. My students will have their artwork on the walls of the DOE in Augusta from 10/1/14 through 12/31/14. My annual school mural is done. This is the 10th year I've created a mural with my students and staff. Actually, this year it was fully the students - not enough squares for the staff! I broke from tradition and created a 'quilt' like mural of a folktale. The story is: 'Anansi the Spider', and the students love all the color.
Last month had me in California for a wonderful wedding. After photographing way too many palm trees while I was out there... I bought myself a little palm tree for my drafting table.

view from the wedding venue....

My mittens were featured in a Blast From the Past post on the Handmade Movement blog:

http://handmademovement.blogspot.com/