Spirals

Searching for images of spirals produces a dizzying array of options.  The spiral pops up in many cultures, modern and ancient.  In our most recent travels through the Mediterranean, I encountered the spiral in several places...

A mosaic tile floor laid about 2000 years ago in a Roman villa.  I took this photo in the Vatican Museum.

Descending a spiral staircase in a church tower in Sicily

In the National Museum of Archeology, Valletta, Malta.  This carving dates to 3600-2500 BCE

More spirals from the archeology museum in Valletta.

Inspired by these images, here are some possibilities for the back of the stole...

Spiral 1

Spiral 2

Spiral 3

Spiral 4

Spiral 5

I now wait for Janine to express a preference!

The water theme continues...

After washing and pressing all the ties and fabrics, I cut one strip off each one, and hung them in order of colour (green to blue-green to blue) as well as value on a laundry rack.

And started stitching a spiral today:

Late this afternoon, I pinned it up on my wall so I could take a good look at it hanging vertically.

What do you think?