This pretty tangle pattern, Podz, is from North Carolina CZT Nancy Newlin who writes,
“I have a native plant in my yard called various names including Strawberry bush and ‘hearts-a-bustin’-with-love’ (Euonymus americanus).
In the fall, the green pods turn red and burst open. Small red fruits drop from their capsule leaving a bright red pod with five sections, the inspiration for this tangle.“
Image courtesy of photographer Carolyn Fannon and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
I found the above image on the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center website and Nancy sent along this one of the fully open red pod from her garden.
Photo courtesy of CZT Nancy Newlin
“As I experimented with Podz, I discovered some variations (tangleations) and others certainly are possible.
I thought that drawing a five-sided tangle would be hard to do in a consistent fashion, but some randomness and differences in section length and placement make it more interesting.“
Nancy illustrates the step-by-step instructions for drawing Podz below and also provides some suggestions of variations for her tangle.
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Here are some Podz variations for you to try …
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Check out the tag nancyn for more of Nancy’s tangles on TanglePatterns.com.
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October 24, 2014 | 
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Hi Nancy, Amazing! I have seen these flowers/pods growing but have never seen one close up, just love the formation. Now I will be looking at every growing thing around. How clever to make a tangle directly from nature. Oh, the possibilities. Many thanks for sharing it. Peggie Aust.
I love this tangle, thanks for sharing.
Beautiful tangle, Nancy!
love this picture, i have a variety of this tree in my garden and love its fruit. In the UK this tree is known as the wayfarer tree or spindle tree. i want this variety and will be on the look out for it.
Luv this tangle. Would also look good if different colors are used. Thank you.
Fun flow!
a beautiful Tangle!!