Inspirations !
From Nature's Art
to Wearable Art . . .
Woven Expressions from DayidaDesigns
Sometimes my work attempts to recreate an image or scene—within the confines of the weaving medium. More often, the connections are subtle, perhaps capturing a mood or the season's changing color palette.
Lately I've tried to describe those connections further through Haiku, and I've included one of these small poems here as well. Just another way to express the wonder that nature holds, but a poor substitute for the real thing.
Ideas circle
as leaves weave over/under
quietly absorbed
Color's Influence
Nature's palette is always an inspiration for my needleweaving, but sometimes the nature-connection is discovered upon reflection—as in Sage & Clementines.
When choosing the fiber and beads for this piece, Thanksgiving and Christmas were in my thoughts—along with holiday food!
Autumn Impressions
A walk down this leafy lane was the inspiration behind Autumn Backroads. The necklace features nubby, earth-hued fibers joined with copper accents.
The neckstraps combine needleweaving, macramé and seed beads.
Red maple is only one of many plants sporting this fall hue. Sumac, Flowering Dogwood—even poison ivy leaves turn red as the temperatures turn colder.
This Fall Fiesta necklace stays cheery even as winter approaches.
Summer Scenes
Ironweed's tall purple blooms against green pastures have inspired more than one necklace—here's the latest.
Fuzzy violet fibers and lavender perle cotton blend into this Purple Haze.
Winter Weavings
White represents contrasts, whether a June wedding, or the First Snowfall—as represented in this necklace. It's shaped somewhat like a moth, a rare sight in winter.
Winter is a great time for needlework and thinking about spring.
Textures
Sometimes I'll notice connections in retrospect—often when using fuzzy fibers that create interesting textures.
When I finished this necklace it reminded me of a Chinchilla's soft coat.
Patterns
Needleweaving can be done horizontally, vertically, diagonally—even in a circle—like this spider web.
Each weaving method produces a different pattern, though limited compared to the many patterns found in nature.
This snowflake pendant uses both circular and horizontal weaving.
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