The embroidery is done on what I think is a woollen blanket. I bought some pieces at the recent Brockenhurst Needlwork Fiesta and as it doesn't appear to be felted, I assume it was a piece of an old woollen blanket. I'd love to know where people find them as I've looked and never had any luck!
I used the shape from the original, included the face and chest pieces from my own dyed fabric but then filled the shape with different stitches. I included a variety of stitches including chain, crouching, stem, herringbone, split and feather. The fin was made using an odd piece of fabric I had - I'm not convinced I like it but decided to leave it and will decide when I come to mount it if it stays.
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