White Map #4 A161826 A multicolored spiral twists at

A multicolored spiral twists at the heart of this blown-glass icicle

transparent cobalt blue at the base

eye-catching double cutout in its bold design

The vibrant colors

Textures are created by the artist using stamps made from the soles of her children's shoes

White Map #4 A161826 A multicolored spiral twists atMultiple layers of vintage and hand dyed fabrics are combined with detailed stitching, then shapes are cut out and removed from the top layers, exposing the layers beneath in a reverse applique process to develop the overall composition of the piece. The artist adds machine and hand embroidery, thread drawing and appliqued fabrics incorporating both additive and subtractive layering techniques to complete the work. The finished piece is hand stitched