Der Ring des Nibelungen

[lindahoyland]

I've loved the Ring Cycle since I was 14. That was why I first explored Tolkien as I knew his work was based on the same myths.

When I was 15 or 16 we were allowed to create a project of our own choosing in school needlework class and I chose to create this. I'm not good at sewing or embroidery so am surprised I ever managed the project! I'd no idea where it was and was pleased to find it again today after having a clear-out.

My stories "Shadow and Thought", "Web of Treason" and "A Time to Reap" are heavily influenced by Wagner's operas too. He was an unpleasant man but his characters have a Shakespearian depth and the music describes emotions like no other.



The black suns represent the curse on the ring.

Comments

[lookfar.livejournal.com]

Funny you should mention this on American Father's Day, because my dad was a big fan of the Ring Cycle. I'm sorry to say that he would try to amuse us on car rides by telling us this long, LONG, and to us utterly boring story. But the music is great.

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

I love it!

Have you seen Sing Faster?

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

I too love that whole cycle. the embroidery really reminds me of the Bayeux tapestry!

[rock-dinosaur.livejournal.com]

Your needlework might not have matched your own expectations, but I think it's pretty impressive!

[amethyst-witch.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love it, my friend. It's amazing :) you might not feel "pro" but I definitely could not do that *lol* ^-^ What a wonderful treat/reward for doing all that clearing work :)

The black suns are a cool touch.

*hugs*

[lab-jazz.livejournal.com]

i think that you did a great job considering that you were working without a pattern. I hope that you were given a good mark for it.

[entrospect.livejournal.com]

I really like it! I've yet to read LOTR, but I have been wanting to for awhile.

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

It looks fantastic!!!

My grandma is a fan of the Ring Cycle *^^*

[jaelle-n-gilla.livejournal.com]

I love the stitching! The Ring must have left a deep impression on you :-)

[haebin.livejournal.com]

I love 'Der Ring der Nibelungen' so much. Read it the first time when I was 12 years young. :>

[primula-baggins.livejournal.com]

What a cool thing to find.  It reminds me of an art piece I did of Orange County in high school. I don' t think I have it anymore.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

This is an amazing piece of work, especially from a teenager!

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

What a wonderful thing to have found! And your embroidery was really good I think.

[med_cat]

Your embroidery is quite impressive! It depicts the stories very well, and is skillfully done :)

[plant-lady60.livejournal.com]

I'm not familiar with The Ring Cycle stories at all, but I love Tolkien and have ever since my 5th grade Elementary teacher read "The Hobbit" aloud to the class. I read "The Lord of the Rings" the first time in Jr. High.

That is impressive needlework for someone who didn't know what they were doing. I couldn't have done that. Nope! Not in a milllion years!

[green-wing.livejournal.com]

Wow :o
what an amazing peice of craftwork <3
you're very talented :D

[liadt]

Excellent work with some nice textures going on!

[wanderingmogwai.livejournal.com]

This is very creative. You should be proud of your younger self! :)