My lovely boyfriend requested I paint him a picture for Christmas, nice idea, slight issue in that I can't paint. At all. :( So instead I went for something I definitely can do, embroidery! Painting with fabric is so much easier! I decided on a ship design as I knew that would be something he'd like and googled a little for inspiration. I found this vintage embroidery pattern and this gorgeous design created using it which I was much inspired by.
I simplified the design by taking out a lot of the intricate details, doing away with all the detail on the hull and instead opting for a silhouette in lovely textural vintage tweed. I then stretched it onto a frame made (with much help, thanks Dad!) of wood and stapled it in place. I'm pleased to say it was received incredibly well and will be hung in pride of place in our home! :)
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