Monday, January 25, 2010
australian bass
Did you fish a lot as a kid? We did, at crazy hours of the morning for 6 hours plus at a time. We even have trophies for it which is kinda funny for 3 girls. The best bit was the element of surprise waiting to see what type of fish would fly out of the water. The worst bit was a toss up between peeing into a bucket in a dingey in the middle of the Broadwater or smelling like dried live bait and scales for most of the day.
I think this Australian Bass is in desperate need of a frame, could make a nice gift for a fisherman/woman, because everyone knows one of those right?
(btw: The hemp and yak hair is from Duckcloth and while it's not vegan friendly it is divine to work with, it has a super soft texture compared to most linen and/or hemp blends)
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23 comments:
Wow Rebecca, thats amazing embroidery!
OMG.
No cheese required.
This is the most inspired and thoughtful piece of embroidery I think I've ever seen.
I'm not joking...this is way acer than ace!
Yes, we did a lot of fishing as kids on the Central Coast of NSW. At one stage when I was really tiny my father was concerned that I would impale myself with the hook, so he quietly removed it and covered the end of the line with bait (flour and water paste). I would sit there patiently in the row boat for hours, wondering why I never caught anything!
Wow! Fish give me the heebie jeebies in a big way, but I really love this. It's nicely stitched, and that fabric looks awesome!
This is fantastic! Super embroidery.
I went fishing a lot as a kid since my father loved it. We grew up in NYC so my father went to Long Island to fish all the time. We spent our summers in Canada where my father fished everyday. We ate every fish he caught. He loved Bass by the way!
Nice fish, and I love the yak hair fabric too - it is beautiful to touch. Nic x
Hi Rebecca,
Your embroidery skills are amazing. I tend to avoid alot of embroidery as I just never seem to be able to get it nice and even. I love all of the one off designs you are doing. The design really suits the fabric too. Melinda xo
Thanks for your kind words everyone, and thanks to those who shared your fishing stories, they sure make for good memories don't they!
Oh yes, fishing!! My Dad was in the navy & couldn't get enough of the sea, didn't care who came fishing, my brothers, my sister & i, just loved combining family & fishing, except Mum, she couldn't swim or think of anything worse. She did cook our catch beautifully. My sister always won best fish - size & type, not to mention fast!! Um, she was a ballerina & wouldn't even bait her own hook!! Love Posie
Beautiful work! And what fantastic childhood memories...
Love this :)
Wow! A fabulous piece - love it! I did a lot of fishing as a kid as well, but we were always from a river bank so no problems about peeing in a bucket :)
Gorgeous! Stunning work Rebecca.
Hello :)
Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment recently...I'm absolutely adoring your blog and I'm in love the name Lilly :) Edward is cute also...
Lou
xx
I love your embroidery. Yes, I do remember us hiring a dingy at Scarborough and catching heaps of whiting when as a child which I enjoyed at the time but couldn't do now. It's funny what you find out about people - never would have guessed that you were a champion fisherwoman.
Wow, what an incredible piece.
Wow, wow, wow - that is so gorgeous.
Fish + crafty genius = perfection.
Oh, how gorgeous is it? Your work is just beautiful.
Hey Rebecca, what lovely subject matter. I think your bass is beautiful.
Love the bass, excellent work!
I have nominated you for the lemonade Stand award . .
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Hope you have a great week! x
As a child I fished so much! It is one of my most pleasant childhood memories other than traveling with my father :)
Hi there! Just found your wonderful space! I did fish- with my pappy. Here in Texas Bass and Catfish were quite popular.
I enjoy this work so much because it is so much like a drawing. I am a painter and new to embroidery- have begun on paper-fun-and am interested in moving to fabric- I love the hemp fabric that you have used here.
Thank you so much!! Everything I see her brings a smile to my face!
peace,
slee
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