The SweetGeorgia Show
Join Felicia Lo, founder of SweetGeorgia Yarns, as she explores the sweet spot between craft, creativity, and colour together with some of the most inspiring knitters, spinners, designers, shop owners, and makers in this handmade community.
The SweetGeorgia Show
S5 E10: Star Athena and the Origin Story of Tour de Fleece
In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, host Felicia Lo speaks with Star Athena, a multicraftual creative and founder of the Tour de Fleece. They explore Star’s journey through the fibre arts, her experiences across different crafts, and how the Tour de Fleece grew from a small idea into a global community. Star reflects on her creative path, the impact of her autism diagnosis, and the healing nature of making. Their conversation highlights the value of community, personal growth, and the joy that comes from crafting.
Takeaways
- Star Athena's journey in fibre arts began at a young age.
- She has a diverse background in various crafts, including knitting, spinning, and crochet.
- The Tour de Fleece was inspired by her love for cycling and spinning.
- The event started small but grew into a global community of spinners.
- Star emphasizes the importance of creativity without strict rules or guidelines.
- She has experienced burnout in her crafting journey but continues to explore new avenues.
- Star's diagnosis of autism at 45 has changed her perspective on creativity.
- Creative pursuits are seen as a form of meditation and healing for Star.
- The impact of the Tour de Fleece on the crafting community is profound and lasting.
- Star values her identity beyond the Tour de Fleece, focusing on personal growth and creativity.
