Handwoven rainbow blanket

I heard that folks over here might appreciate this rainbow blanket I wove!!

200 points im_not_the_guy_37

Omg it’s magnificent

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43 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰🌈

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14 points naturalgrowngal

I love it!!! Perfect!

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5 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you, I definitely tried my best!

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124 points marzistars

Absolutely incredible! Once again textile artists are on a whole other level

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64 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much - I would never have considered myself a textile artist, because weaving is something I do in my spare time for a bit of fun, but that's really kind of you to put me in that category 🫶

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48 points 404-Gender

Weaving is ART. Just because it’s something you do in your spare time for a bit of fun doesn’t make it less of an art.

You are an artist. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

It’s common for patriarchal cultures to devalue fiber arts because it is commonly done by women. … honestly any art done by women is commonly devalued. And that’s another reason to reclaim it and recognize as the art that it is.

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23 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🫶

And yes, I fully agree with you about the way crafts/fibre arts have been devalued over the years. It's awful, because there is so much skill and knowledge that goes into it, and for it to be ignored because it's mostly done by women is disgusting.

I will try and reframe the way I see myself going forwards 🏳️‍🌈

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11 points 404-Gender

It’s alll a journey. Then add the layer of imposter syndrome. It’s ok — just good reminders.

I often devalue my work when not using fancy fibers, which is bullshit and classist of me. Always more deconstructing to do.

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6 points jawanessa

I love your username 🫶🏻

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5 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Oh same - because I use acrylic, I feel it doesn't deserve to be priced anywhere near the same as lambswool or merino, and while the material costs are obviously very different, the skill and labour is still the same!

We can always be relearning and reframing things!!

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6 points marzistars

I'm glad you said what I couldn't find the words for :)

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16 points Tall-Marionberry6270

I cannot help but chime in...

You are most definitely an artist of the highest order.

And have the cutest pups! Whispering, so my dogs do not hear!

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7 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you, that's really lovely 🥰

And the dogs say thank you 🐶 (or they would if they weren't asleep under blankets on the sofa right now 😂) please tell your pups that they're very good doggos!!

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7 points Chocomintey

Thank you for acknowledging it as an art!! It's just as much an art as painting or sculpting.

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51 points Tall-Marionberry6270

Wow, OP! You have the most amazing eye for colour and pattern... and everything!

I had a nosey through your past projects. STUNNING!

Then I saw your dogs 🐾😍💝

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7 points MurderAG

Oh shoot, now I gotta go there...

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7 points MurderAG

I went there! You all should! Your Happy Diamond Shawl is exquisite!!!

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6 points DangerousSquare1

Holy crap OP's work is fantastic. Dammit, I'm a knitter, I'm going to have to learn weaving now aren't I....

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6 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Yep, you should definitely learn to weave! You've already got the yarn for it...

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3 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you! The Happy Diamond Shawl is one of my favourite things I've made this year 🥰 I very recently sold it, and I'm glad someone will get to enjoy it!

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3 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰 yeah the dogs are definitely the prettiest thing in the house 😍

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2 points Tall-Marionberry6270

Same, same!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Dogs are always the best part of any house 🐶🐶

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20 points Breeze_Chaser

Wait how??? How do you even weave this? Do you need a loom? This is so beautiful I can't even

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15 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Yeah you need a loom! I wove this using a rigid heddle loom 🥰

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15 points chemicalism

Goodness gracious, this is spectacular! 😍🤩

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5 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰

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15 points drunkymcgee

That’s beautiful, great job!

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9 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you very much 🥰

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11 points -AllCatsAreBeautiful

It's glorious! I'm in awe.

How long have you been weaving? How did you get into it in the first place?

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7 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰

I've been weaving for 3 years now. I saw someone weaving on Instagram and wanted to try it - I waited for a while, watched some videos, and then finally took the plunge and bought myself a loom in December 2022!!

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3 points impendingwardrobe

Can I ask what kind of loom you are using?

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5 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Of course! I made this on a 32" Ashford rigid heddle loom. I also have a 24" Ashford rigid heddle loom, as well as a 50cm 4 shaft Louet Erica loom 🥰

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9 points Animal_Gal

Ahhh this is beautiful

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3 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🫶🌈

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8 points socialily218

The most beautiful blanket I've ever seen. You should be so proud of yourself 💗

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3 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰 I am very happy with how it turned out 🌈

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8 points DBBKF23

I would pay many monies for that beautiful piece of weaving!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Aww thank you! I do sell my work, but I don't think it's for too many monies... It's just for fun really!

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6 points Hedgy_McHedgehog

It's perfect!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you, I'm very proud of it! 🌈

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7 points fallon7riseon8

Magnificent!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰

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7 points myhuskytorotoro

This is beautiful. I dont have adequate words to describe how lovely this is...❤️

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰

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6 points ThatEliKid

That is so gorgeous!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you very much 🌈

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5 points andre2020

So pretty!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🌈

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5 points Sculpty4zane

This is lovely

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰

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4 points Cats_and_wine

I want that blanket so bad

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

You'd have to fight a baby for it... So you'd probably win 😂

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2 points Cats_and_wine

Yeah, thats good news :D

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3 points PunchDrunkPrincess

This is so beautiful!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰🌈

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5 points wallflower_opinions

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

You're going to have to try this persuasion with the baby who now owns it 😂

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3 points wallflower_opinions

Fair enough 😂 Just out of curiosity, how much material + labor did it take? If I found someone who sold stuff like this, what would a blanket like this go for you think?

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3 points kaleidoscope_heart13

I spent about £20 on yarn (I have quite a lot leftover, but probably not quite enough to make a second identical blanket), and took between 15-20 hours (I didn't time it exactly). I charge £55 for these blankets, which is definitely not pricing for materials and labour, but as this is my hobby and not my job, I'm ok with that.

I think most people would be charging at least double and that would absolutely be fair.

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3 points Weary_Sale_2779

Love it

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you, so do I!

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3 points Ok_Illustrator3344

Gorgeous!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🌈

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3 points DogsNotDemagogues

I love it!!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you!

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3 points CupcakesAreMiniCakes

Whoa this is awesome

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you! 🌈

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3 points Sir3Kpet

Gorgeous!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰

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3 points MurderAG

🥰🎉🎊Priceless!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰🌈

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3 points yellowyellowredblue

This is incredible... maybe I should finally learn to use my loom

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Yes, do it!! If you get stuck, please feel free to drop me a message 😊

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3 points garnetsngrit

The colors are spectacular, well done!!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you, I'm very proud of how the colours all work together 🥰🌈

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3 points okayblo0mer

What do you mean hand woven?!!!??? …Just kidding I know what you mean. I mean I don’t, but I’ll google it. It’s beautiful!!!! 😜

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

😂 Look up rigid heddle looms and you'll see why I say hand woven... Lots of manual movements needed to lift the heddle, pass the yarn through and then beat the thread down! Thank you 🥰

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3 points Ema_Loves_Mochi

Woah! 😮

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Haha thank you 🥰

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3 points slammaslams

I am absolutely amazed and awestruck at what people are able to create with their own hands. The gradient and tassels are just - INCREDIBLE

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰 I'm very proud of the gradient to be honest!

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3 points ApOfBeAnEx

Having taken a beginner weaving class, I bow down to your skill and eye for color and design. I made 2 scarves of which I'm very proud, but it killed my back. I concluded that loom weaving isn't for me, but I appreciate what others accomplish. That's one lucky baby! I'd bet that blanket becomes a family heirloom.

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3 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰 it's good that you got to try it and know it's not for you! It is a lot more physical than people realise - I've made two baby blankets in the last two weeks and I'm now having a little rest 😂

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3 points shimmer_bee

How do I buy one? I NEED IT! Jk, as a fiber artist, I know I could never pay you enough for your time and skill. This is GORGEOUS! I hope whoever gets to love this loves it for YEARS to come! Gosh, I am so jealous!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

This was a commission for a friend, to be gifted to her relative, so hopefully it will be loved! 🌈

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3 points Ltheartist

When I’m rich, there will be signs. I’m gonna buy SO many unique hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind, artisan goods 😤

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

That sounds like such a good way to spend money 🥰

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3 points AdvanceOld5705

I love it!!! How much for one?!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

I charged £55 for this as it was for a friend. I tend to add on £5 for custom pieces, so I'd charge £60 for a custom blanket... Not that I have a listing for that on my Etsy shop at the moment!

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2 points GoddamnDiva

I know you linked to your Etsy store on your profile, but for whatever reason, this app is not letting me click through. What is the name of your Etsy store so I can look it up myself?

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2 points StrangeNeedleworker

Beautiful! 😍🌈

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰🌈

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2 points stfusunshine

Its so beautiful 😍

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

I appreciate it, thank you 🥰

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2 points fallingoffofalog

This is so beautiful! Makes me want to take up weaving again.

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you - you definitely should! What sort of weaving have you done before?

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2 points fallingoffofalog

I had a class in college using a floor loom. I'd probably switch to something smaller now since I don't have room for a big one.

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Oh wonderful, I'd love to have a go with a floor loom! Maybe one day🤞I'd highly suggest a Louet Erica 4 shaft loom if you do switch to a smaller one - it's either a table loom or you can get a stand for it (which I have and love)!

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2 points fallingoffofalog

Ohh, thank you, I'll look into that!

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2 points ladylrh

😍

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

🫶

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2 points Suspicious-Lemon2451

My jaw literally dropped. Magnificent... gorgeous... stunning... you deserve all the adjectives! And you most certainly are a textile artist! Thanks so much for sharing here!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Oh thank you, that's really kind of you to say 🥰

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2 points Technical-Past-1386

Wow! Beautiful! 😻

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🫶🌈

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2 points ConcreteGirl33

Holyyyyyyyy rainbowssssssss🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

I think this is the most rainbowy thing I've ever made 😂🌈

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2 points maybethisaintme

I bet this looks even more stunning in person!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰 my camera has done quite a good job of picking up the vibrancy, but it does look lovely in person!

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2 points 404-Gender

Ommmmmgggggggg. OBSESSED.

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🫶🌈

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2 points myusername2017

This is incredible. You’ve inspired me to look up what a heddle loom is since I saw you mention it in your comments. Wondering if I can convince my family I DO need another hobby, lol.

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

You should definitely give weaving a try! It's such a good, calming hobby (it can be a lot of maths, but only if you're very particular, like me 😂)

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2 points TrixieBastard

😍😍😍

Astounding colors, this is so beautiful!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰🌈

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2 points CelestialAcatalepsy

😍😍😍😍😍😍

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

🌈🥰🫶

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2 points galcie

Amazing!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you! 🌈

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2 points Glass_Ad6417

🥰

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

🫶

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2 points heinenleslie

Stunning!!!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰

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2 points jennhoff03

It's so beautiful I could cry!!!!!!!!!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Oh no, don't cry!! Rainbows are happiness 🌈 but I appreciate the sentiment 🥰

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2 points jennhoff03

It just honestly choked me up! ;'D Sometimes I get emotional from beautiful art. Well done on this!!!

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2 points Radiantcuriosity

Gorgeous

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰

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2 points CoffeeTeaPeonies

This is stunning!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰🌈

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2 points hello_tiger

STUNNINGGGGGGG

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

THANK YOU 🫶

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2 points One_Psychology_3431

Beautiful!!!!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰🌈

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2 points Familiar_Drag2963

Bravo! Magnifico! Bueno!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you! Gracias! Merci!

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2 points flower_childe

Phenomenal

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰🌈

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2 points warriormei

This is fabulous!🥰

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you very much 🥰

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2 points tuigdoilgheas

It's gorgeous

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you very much 🥰🌈

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2 points Grand_Inspection_564

WOW this is STUNNING 🤩

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🎉

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2 points sister_midge

Im OBSESSED

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Same tbh 😍 it's probably the prettiest thing I've ever made!

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2 points OneFoundation4495

Very nice work!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you very much 🥰

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2 points WorthCartographer231

This is a work of art. It is so beautiful!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰🌈

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2 points squee_bastard

This is beautiful and reminds me a bit of my favorite Avoca blanket. May I ask how long it took you to create this, I’d imagine it was quite the labor of love.

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰 it took about 15-20 hours, spread over 3 days. I had quite a tight deadline, so although a lot of love went into it, so did a lot of swearing 😂

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2 points squee_bastard

The swearing is just as magical as the love that went into it, if this is a gift for someone the recipient is very lucky. ❤️

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

My friend asked me to make it so she could gift it to her relative, so hopefully will be well received 🥰

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2 points Global_Ticket_6986

This is amazing!! It’s so beautiful.

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you very much 🥰

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2 points masterbirder

obsessed

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🌈

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2 points kittenslavegirl

Omg I love that so much 😍

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you 🥰🌈

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2 points TheLilacOcean

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

THANK YOU 🫶🌈

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2 points Motor_Resource4339

This is EVERYTHING!!! 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🌈🌈🌈🌈

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2 points monsingeetmoi

Stunning! 🤩

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you ⭐🌈

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2 points Green_Mare6

Incredibly beautiful

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🌈❤️

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2 points Frances_Boxer

Absolutely stunning, thanks for sharing!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you for taking the time to comment 🥰

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2 points Tigra76

That is absolutely stunning, and now I want to weave one 😍 How freaking big is the loom you wove it on? 🤯

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2 points CyborgKnitter

If I was rich, I’d be offering to pay you $5,000 for my own. That is stunning!

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Haha I wouldn't be charging as much $5000, but I appreciate that you think it would be worth that! 🫶🌈

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2 points CyborgKnitter

As a fiber artist myself (I spin, knit, and crochet), if you ever sell any pieces, please research what they go for. A weave like this usually sells for $900-3,000, depending on the artist, their loom, the fiber, etc.

But if I was rich af, I’d happily be overpaying the artists I’d buy from. Simply because constantly getting haggled is so damn annoying. (I make and sell resin, clay, and beaded jewelry. I’ve had some quite entitled folks come by my booth at events. One woman basically told her kid to pick anything she wanted then she tried to force me to accept $5 instead of the $37 the piece was.)

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

I do sell my work, and I know that I also don't charge as much for it as I probably should, because I don't price based on labour and I also struggle to think that my work is worth more. I'm happy if my prices cover the materials and a bit extra - I'm very fortunate that my job pays the bills, and selling my weaving is just a side thing for fun.

Additionally, I don't think the UK has the same appreciation of handmade items that the US does. For example, I sell plain weave acrylic scarves for £35 (~$46), and this is very typical, if not on the higher end of similar products for sale on Etsy.

Your market experience sounds awful! People can be the absolute worst sometimes. You sound extremely talented though 🥰 I hope you also get wonderful customers who appreciate that!

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2 points Easy-Midnight-7363

the craft demons are beckoning me to buy a loom once again, idk how many more times i can fight the urge to add another fucking hobby into my list. is to say damn, looks fantastic, i wanna make one too.

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2 points icecrystalmaniac
It’s absolutely gorgeous and I love it.

I used to play a game named “I Love Hue” and this is giving me nostalgia / flashbacks.
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2 points Altruistic-Roof-8867

oh wow 🌈 that’s gorgeous! the colors are so vibrant and cozy, feels like a big warm hug just looking at it

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2 points midorisourkisses

Gorgeous!

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2 points DollyDewlap

That is absolutely stunning! I would like to share with you one of my vintage wool blankets that yours reminded me of.

https://preview.redd.it/jg205qvain8g1.jpeg?width=5091&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5f63fe082b3bf576313f0e6309e21480dcb1647f

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you for sharing your vintage blanket, it's beautiful 😍 your cats definitely seem to like it too 😂

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2 points goirish35

Beautiful!

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2 points myasterism

Alright, textile weaving is officially going on the 2026 skills wishlist. Holy damn, that’s gorgeous.

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2 points Forsaken-Heron4921

I just bought a similar one in Ireland this summer and it’s now my prized possession. I hope someone else feels the same about yours, it’s beautiful.

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰 I bet the one you bought in Ireland is gorgeous!

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2 points Zealousideal-Cup-32

It's so beautiful! 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🩷🩵

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2 points BigRope5159

Oh my god it’s stunning. WOW bravo!!!!

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2 points Busy_Fact_2460

That is gorgeous 😍

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2 points FelineSoLazy

Simply marvelous! Impressive impressive IMPRESSIVE❣️❣️❣️

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2 points world_IS_not_OUGHT

How many years did it take?

This is knitted right? Did you watch tv or something while doing it?

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

It's woven, made on one of my looms. It didn't take that long - I had quite a tight deadline, so it had to be finished 😂 I'd say it was 15-20 hours of work, spread over 3 evenings.

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you u/Ctheret for the award 😍 that's so generous 🫶

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2 points kaleidoscope_heart13

And u/Key-Fan1946 🎉 thank you so much!

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2 points Ctheret

Well deserved!

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1 points beadsBEES_BEADS

Oh my god, it’s beautiful!!!

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1 points kaleidoscope_heart13

Thank you so much 🥰🌈

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