I'm working on a new collection in my shop, which is inspired by Tolkien's Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings series. I remember both reading the books as well as watching the LOTR trilogy in the theater and each time I was blown away. What a fantastic imagination! I can't wait until BB is a little older and we can read them together (it's not exactly perfect reading just yet for a soon to be 6 yr old, ha). While not all of my pieces are ready for their close ups (still stitching up / painting), I wanted to quickly share a custom order along that same vein with you all ...
This hoop was inspired by Bilbo Baggin's quote from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, "If you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to" and includes an embroidered interpretation of Bilbo's wee hobbit door / house.
It was a custom order from a repeat custom who rocks, and I was so happy to make it for her!
I used one of my oval hoops to accommodate for the quote and Bilbo's door, which my awesome customer requested, and I think it really helped set it off. A little old world charm in a new modern style embroidery hoop. And while custom pieces sometimes give me the heebie jeebies (since I really want to make people happy and squeal with delight when they receive their hoops), I'm always happy that I accepted and that the finished pieces are exactly right for both of us.
After I was finished, my hubby asked me if he could hang it near his office downstairs, lol. Poor boy, don't worry, I'll make another just for you.