Live Life In Wearable Art
Handwoven & Useful Art Created with Intention, Simplicity & Connection
Maker of **slowly-beautifully-usefully** made handwoven goods—
“Living The Olden Ways In
A Modern World”
About Blue Dog Moon
Connect The Past With The Present
When a person engages in hand woven endeavors , something wonderful is created, but there is also the knowledge that there is participation in historic traditions that span tens of thousands of years. There is a human connection between the past and the present.
Inspired Style!
My style is what I call "Gypsy Boho" folk style with a little of Saori weaving thrown in. I take many color cues from the vibrant landscape of my 36-acre ranch in North Texas. Sunrise, sunset, and the Full Moon Rise especially inspire me and I try to weave soul-inspired emotion into what cannot be put into words. Unlike the industrialized and mechanized processes of modern fabric weaving, hand woven items are not meant to be “perfect”—just like us vulnerable human beings—there are subtle flaws that add to the character of a particular piece. You see, when weaving, I love to believe that there is no real beauty without a little imperfection!
Sustainable!
I find great pleasure and joy in creating somethings useful and beautiful. If possible, I find the greatest delight in weaving with natural fibers or reusing material that was destined for the landfill, or that came from some long-ago fiber worker’s “stash”—but the poor soul departed this earthly existence before being able to complete the intended project! A sense of immortality is gained through elements that are created into an handwoven useful art that is meant to be used and enjoyed.
Simple!
I hope that you too enjoy living life more simply and consciously in these most trying of complicated times.
Memento Vivere
(Remember to Live)
Susan-Blue Dog Moon