My brother says that my embroidery looks more like a sequined whale than paisley (which is what it was meant to look like), but that is stylized art for you! I made this as a present for a friend. I made it from wool felt and lined with satin. I was a bit lazy and didn't hand sew the lining in- I really only lined it to protect the embroidery- but I did zig zag the seams - so my Mum won't be too disappointed in me! :)