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Emily Simon of J & E Homestead demonstrated her shearing expertise for an eager crowd Saturday.
Lauren Monica | Anson Record
Courtney Fleming came all the way from Jefferson, Georgia to showcase her business - Joyful Noise Sewing Co. - Often using repurposed materials, Fleming will take on an occasional special order. Don’t let distance scare you, Fleming travels back and forth from GA to Wadesboro frequently.
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Heather Edwards, owner of Studio 256, takes a well deserved break with family
Lauren Monica | Anson Record
Lauren Monica | Anson Record
Lauren Monica | Anson Record
Woven Wonders by Dayna features a variety of custom, handmade items
Lauren Monica | Anson Record
WADESBORO — Another year, another success for Heather Edwards Studio 256 spearheaded Anson County Fiber Arts Festival.
Held September 19-21, the second annual festival drew more businesses and fiber art lovers from various locales to Anson County this year.
Making her debut at the festival, Courtney Fleming came all the way from Jefferson, Georgia to showcase her business – Joyful Noise Sewing Co. – Fleming lovingly stitches all of her custom products which are whimsical, old-fashioned, imaginative and modern. Often using repurposed materials, Fleming will take on an occasional special order.
“I love keeping the old ways alive… I don’t want to see someone’s hard work go unappreciated, or worse, end up in the trash. I repurpose old quilts from estate sales, thrift stores, you name it,” Fleming said.
Once collected, Fleming lets her imagination take over. Her products range from embroidered pillows, hand stitched designs on jackets, purses, wallets and of course quilts re-strengthened with care. Fleming can be contacted through joyfulnoisesewingco.etsy.com or joyfulnoisesewingco@yahoo.com.
A little closer to home, Woven Wonders by Dayna decided to make a debut of her own this year. Many may recognize Dayna’s friendly face from Studio 256, where she assists Edwards, the shop owner. Last year, Dayna stayed busy helping Edwards behind the scenes of the first Anson County Fiber Arts Festival. Desiring to branch out this year, she set up a booth for her business Woven Wonders by Dayna.
“When it comes to crocheting, I can make anything” said Dayna, who crafts a number of items, including one-of-a-kind handmade gifts suitable for children, adults, or just the child in you. “I can knit, though I don’t like it as much,” she says, while holding up one of her woven baskets. “I weave baskets too.”
Finding creating cathartic, Dayna has been working with fiber arts since the age of twelve.
“It is a calming relaxing activity that keeps me busy and gives me something to do,” Dayna said.
She frequents many area shows like the Fiber Arts Festival and can next be found showcasing her unique talents at an upcoming show to be held at the First Presbyterian Church in November. If you can’t wait until then, she can be reached through her Facebook page; Woven Wonders by Dayna.
The Blewett Dam Band took the stage to wow festival goers into the after dark hours Friday night. Back again for 2024, Emily Simon of J & E Homestead demonstrated her shearing expertise for an eager crowd Saturday.