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Tribute to Tolkein

Sue McCarty2012

The National Quilt Museum

The National Quilt Museum
Paducah, United States

“The inspiration for this quilt came soon after my brother, a long time admirer of J. R. R. Tolkien, convinced me to read the literary masterpiece ‘The Lord of the Rings.’” writes Sue McCarty. “Shortly after I finished the book, director Peter Jackson completed his amazing cinematic trilogy.

“I wanted the centerpiece of the quilt to depict Aragorn’s ultimate victory over the enemy, his coronation as the king of Gondor and his marriage to Arwen. Also present is my representation of the white wizard Gandalf. Other allies appear in the blocks of the inner border. The horses of Rohan, along with the tree and horn of Gondor, stand for the world of men. The Gate of Moria is for the dwarves. The grace and beauty of the elves is depicted by the swan, while the final block contains the image of an Ent and eagle.

“Just below the centerpiece, are four flowers that contain an initial for each of the hobbits, Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin. The creature Gollum was more difficult to place. I settled for the lower left corner because he, along with followers of the dark lord Sauron the Great, shown in the outer border, is now but a memory.

The One Ring dominates the upper feathered border. Within the ring are the elfish words which translate “One Ring to rule them all.” An ivy vine twines through the other rings, three for the elves, seven for the dwarves, and nine for the mortal men who once ensnared became the Ringwraiths.

In creating this wholecloth quilt, I hope to inspire others to delve into the world of middle earth and discover the genius that is J.R. R. Tolkien.”

-Sue McCarty

Details

  • Title: Tribute to Tolkein
  • Creator: Sue McCarty
  • Date Created: 2012
  • Physical Location: Collection of The National Quilt Museum
  • Location Created: Roy, Utah, USA
  • Physical Dimensions: 85" x 90"
  • Subject Keywords: Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, LOTR, Gandalf, Arwen
  • External Link: The National Quilt Museum
  • Medium: Fabric, Paint, Thread
  • Techniques Used: Longarm machine quilted
  • Materials Used: Cottons, Swarovski crystals
  • Accession Number: 2010.03.01

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