On the demise of SOAR
I received an email yesterday that announced that this year’s SOAR (Spin Off Autumn Retreat) will be the last. I am surprised, and saddened. I know some of the sadness, frustration, and anger that the SOAR staff must be feeling right now, having to make that announcement. There are no photos below, only memories. This year, the event will be held just outside of Chicago. I believe that this will be the 31st year that the event will be held. There’s a thread on Ravelry that discusses the great memories that SOAR go-ers have of the event. I shared there, and I’m going to...
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Although when it comes to Heather Ordover, I respectfully disagree. You may know Heather from her long running podcast “CraftLit“, where she’s currently reading “Gulliver’s Travels”, or you may know her books, including “What Would Madame Defarge Knit?”, or you may have taken a class from Heather. The lovely Ms. Ordover will be teaching her Sock Heels a-Go-Go at Spin-U on Saturday, 7/28. First taught at Sock Summit ’09—this is a six hour class that covers six heels. When the workshop is complete, you will know which heel fits best and will...
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