Heart Fest 2009

Dreamweaving Designs will be exhibiting at Heart Fest 2009. A free event, Heart Fest will take place on First Friday, February 6th, 4pm-8pm and Saturday, February 7th, 10am-4pm at The Briscoe Art Wing, 265 N. Main Street, Ashland, Oregon. Come and preview Valentine gifts for her/him and also for baby. Local musicians, arts and crafts for kids, card making, and bake sale. For more information contact Jo Ann at 541 951-2526.
See you there!

New Recycled/Organic Lines coming soon!

Coming soon--spring summer organic baby line. Vests, sweaters and booties made with organic wools and cotton's. Also a line of women's clothing made with recycled fabric and yarn.

Upcoming Harvest Festival in Yachats, Oregon

Dreamweaving Designs with be exhibiting this weekend, November 1 & 2, at Crafts on the Coast, 11th Annual Harvest & Holidays Arts and Crafts Festival. Over 65 vendors, quality crafts and original artwork. Jo Ann Manzone, owner of Dreamweaving Designs will be displaying her handknits and handwoven clothing and accessories. If you can make it to the coast this weekend, this event is being held at the Yachats Commons, Hwy 101, Yachats, Oregon. Admission is free.

New Belts

Dreamweaving Designs is introducing a new line of hand knit and handwoven belts. They have become popular at my local artisan's market along with scarves and wraps. Novelty yarns with beads and fringe add to the unique style of these belts.

Summer Wraps

The most popular item selling at the artisans market this summer are my open lace pattern wraps that can be worn in a variety of different ways. I have been using a silk/rayon blend ribbon yarn and a polyamide yarn with lots of texture. I designed these wraps to be a multi-functional addition to a women's wardrobe. They can be worn as wraps or scarves. That seems to be a popular selling point.

Summer Trends for handknits

It has always been challenging for me to sell my handknits and handwovens during the summer months. I have focused so much of my efforts on my winter line that summer pieces were not a priority. This year I have created a line of wraps that can also be used as scarves and scarves that can also be used as wraps. I have done pretty well selling them at my local artisan's market. I would love to hear from others what has worked for them as I am always looking for ways to increase and improve my business.
Jo Ann Manzone
Dreamweaving Designs
www.dreamweavingdesigns.com

Organic Baby Line of Handknits

Dreamweaving Designs has introduced an organic line of baby handknits. Our baby collection includes a cotton vest and cotton cardigan--100% certified organic cotton. The colors are earthy greens and creams. These sweaters are soft and can be handwashed or machine washed. We have also introduced a cardigan made with O-Wool balance yarn which is 50% certified organic merino and 50% certified organic cotton. This tweedy cardigan is soft and warm and comes with a matching hat. Hand washing is highly recommended. We also have designed an earth cardigan in 100% certified merino wool. It's the warmest of the three and must be handwashed to avoid felting.

Go green this year! Check us out at www.dreamweavingdesigns.com. Preview our eco-friendly items.

Coming soon--Organic handknit baby bibs and baby blankets.