Sketchbook ideas....I was thinking of using a squared spiral design but although I like the idea it didnt work as well for me.
I began by covering a dyed piece of cotton with machine embroidered whipped stitch spirals....starting small in the center and increasing in size as they covered the fabric.
At the next stage I added covered card to represent the spiral stairs
Finally I wrapped the steps in a metallic thread linking the stairs, I still felt it needed pulling together as a whole piece which I feel has been done by sewing a knotted machine cord to the inside of the spiral.
Another view of my final piece
