I Made a 170 Sqft HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE Rug

[@brettklausner6157]

change the coffee table to an acrylic one and use furniture with less visual weight and it would go great in the studio. Yes it will be covered a little but really only on the edges and if you pick furniture that are muted tones it won't draw the attention away from the rug

[@Eggsther]

I support this

[@CraigTinson2015]

or... make a matching coffee table somehow? that accentuates the colours? yes, could be acrylic too! but I think they'd rather find a public home for it... which is also nice!

[@brettklausner6157]

@@CraigTinson2015 I totally understand about the public home sort of thing. But YES they should make more custom furniture

[@JesusisLOVEJohn-]

I saw in the comment section @LindaWhoListens say that she should use swinging chairs. Combine that with an acrylic table like you said and she should be good.👍

[@achimhaun2726]

Screw acrylic, use a glass top but yeah I agree

[@aminaluffy1047]

At the wall, it works as an isolation. People in medieval times often used fancy rugs as insolation. So it kind of works to keep you warm, even when it's not on the floor

[@bloodvue]

Adds insulation to the wrkshop

[@yakumorisuke9403]

I was just coming to say this: my dad made a rug that hangs on the dining room wall in their house! The house is really old and draughty, so it keeps some of the wind out (and also looks amazing!)

[@AdamantErinyes]

Yup, this was the main reason for tapestries.

[@maricampari3970]

That's why Russians hang rugs on the walls. The Soviet public housing was notoriously cold.

[@fleurdeb7803]

That was my thought, too. Medieval textile insulation.

[@RandomRichZ]

One of the craziest things about this whole video is not just the amazing outcome but you can tell it took a while to do because you can literally watch the purple fade from your hair. Pretty cool!

[@TheDivineSeraphim]

creepy

[@fleurdeb7803]

I noticed that, too.

[@ezekielmcville5101]

Now that you mentioned it... I kept skipping the video to observe it

[@remali7]

@@TheDivineSeraphim why creepy ?

[@marthacrimson3289]

I'm surprised no one suggested contacting Studio Ghibli and/or Ghibli Park directly. The park just opened the Valley of Witches which includes Howl's Moving Castle - they may actually want it.

[@LordDragox412]

Good thing it's a Ghibli themed rug and not Nintendo one, or else the ninjas would just yoink the rug from under their feet >:P

[@cass.cassandra1685]

Why would she give it away tho?

[@annanamoose9943]

@@cass.cassandra1685 because she asked people to recommend public places, like a school or libraries, who she can give the rug to since she wants to find a good home for it

[@RealGengarTV]

​@@cass.cassandra1685hell no she shouldn't give it away lol! The price should cover the expenses on materials, the manhours and shipping + at least 30% added cost for income.

[@HedgehogGolf]

@@cass.cassandra1685 21:32

[@LindaTheListened]

you could always replace the sofa with hanging swing style chairs so the rug is still visible. it is a really cool rug for a reading area in a library though. you guys did incredible work *chefs kiss*

[@Nico6th]

A hanging swing sounds great! lets turn this lounge area into an elfen style thing with hanging furniture and stuff^^

[@tammymcc327]

❤❤❤ Now I want to do this!! But at 64 I don’t need another hobby, I have 8 now!! Beautiful rug!

[@djraptor3604]

This genuinely sounds like a great solution it fits the vibe so much

[@destructionindustries1987]

Make bean bag chairs that match the rug.

[@AFMR0420]

She’s made so much Howl’s stuff, one of these days it’s gonna be, “I MADE HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, REAL!” -NERDFORGE 2026

[@scottland7]

That's next. A minuture moving version. Eventually one she can live in

[@antonragustudio]

now that would be awesome!!!

[@DJMetalstone]

And it will be 1 to 1 scale and it will be her new workplace heavely modified and upgraded. And she uses it to tour around Europe to shop of her works :)

[@mallowskycotl]

Nah she'll do it next month just watch

[@MrDrakonion]

"I HAVE MADE A PACT WITH A COSMIC HORROR BEYOND COMPREHENSION AND SACRIFICED 3500 ***********, MY SOUL IS FOREVER DOOMED AND THE SCREAMS SHALL NEVER END, BUT WITH THIS I MADE HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE! AND LIKE HIM, I HAVE BECOME A BIRD-HUMAN HYBRID FIGHTING THE ENDLESS WAR OF THE COSMOS" -Nerdforge, 2030

[@tbillington]

I love the fact that Martina includes the procrastination and doubt with all the projects. It isn't all sunshine and lollipops making anything, so I'm glad that you two show the good and the bad.

[@RockObsessedTrekkie]

And yet her attitude is still so upbeat and goofy throughout. One of the things I love most about her videos.

[@Spooglecraft]

generally the whole maker mood. including the chaotic shifts between "this is such a crazy amount of work why did i decide to do this?" and "omg it's so cool and so pretty and i'm so excited to work on this!". she shows what it's like to be a workshop goblin.

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

Yes, she is very relatable.

[@kevinotoole885]

Yes, I can relate to her emotions through the creative process. My job as a plasterer by day, my house renovating in my spare time and mainly winding back my crazy ideas……..but even then sometimes I think ‘what am I doing’?! Love this channel!!!

[@dr0pnix]

@@Spooglecraft This attitude is truly enviable. ❤ I'd love to work on a few projects and have that mood, but somehow I can't get motivated again. 😔

[@TheEleonore18]

You could make a second rug with the furniture in mind. Meaning you could measure your office and mark down where your furniture is. Than you can use this plan to design a rug around your furniture. Ideas for rug designs would be a custom map, a garden looked at in a top view. Or a dragon trench, where the furniture sits atop cliffs and mountains. The possibilities are endless

[@lapleesa]

love this idea!

[@57thorns]

Which means doing all of this work once more, without it being a fresh video idea? I honestly doubt it.

[@dakpan6761]

Wow good thinking!

[@g0hm47]

@@57thorns maybe in a bit of time, doesn't have to be their very next video, could be a nice follow up in a few months or a year

[@GileadMaerlyn]

Great idea!

[@negotiableaffections]

I think the Nerdforge Clock deserves a mention. All those 'crafting hours' that it has measured out after so many projects its a hero of the studio. As are all of you for this amazing project!

[@hydrolisk1792]

Also I think it fell off half way through the production and broke the glass and that is why it looks different half way through. The silver rim was removed when the glass broke? Just speculation right now.

[@lodrbyroni]

@@hydrolisk1792 Ut oh new project incoming... "I made a Octopus clock whose tentacles are the hands!" Or a Dragon tail clock!" Over the top and amazing!

[@pfp_is_not_mine]

She should decorate it :D

[@cimmy_chan]

Nori napping next to you while you work is everything to me. Also him trying to get on your cherry blossom rug!!! This whole video has brought me so much joy- Martina's expressions are super on point! The rug itself looks so sophisticated, like experts made it (you all MUST be experts by now!!!), and I love the little Nerdforge flag detail!

[@mjaymes94]

The peak adhd. Starting a million different hobbies AND ACTUALLY FINISHING THEM. You're an inspiration.

[@3budbudbud]

When she asked “why is it so hard to start new tasks?” I felt that

[@niallnochill]

am i working? yes. did i get the notif for this video? yes. am i still working? no. i'm watching nerdforge

[@thisplaceisbad]

lol

[@Obtuse94]

This!

[@yunuencastillo8140]

Same

[@LokiBJH]

I was reading for my final. Jumped on this as soon as I saw the notification.

[@claowue]

That’s the right spirit!

[@yakumorisuke9403]

My dad made a rug with a tiger on it and it hangs on the wall like a tapestry! That was the original purpose of tapestries, to help insulate cold castles etc. You could also just switch out to glass/see-through plastic furniture and put it on the floor that way, too: my aunt's favourite rug is in her living room with a glass table on it so you can still see the design.

[@Ghostofflowers]

Just a quick note since a lot of people are suggesting to use it as a tapestry and since you will be keeping it on the frame. Be very careful of those top edges. In museums, for tapestries they will hang it by a fabric that has been stitched or glued on the back of the tapestry in order to conserve the original and not have it be damaged by its own weight! Even if you have some gap between the actual rug and the frame, it could over time damage or warp that top over there because it's directly the fabric still. Hope this helps☺

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

There are quilt & rug wooden hanging units which do an amazing support job, also utilising the weight to the rug to secure itself

[@Joe___R]

Instead of giving it away or having it sit in your wearhouse. Put it on the ceiling of your lounge. Then you get to see it every day, and when you wake from a nap, you are greeted by that incredible rug.

[@IamDoomii]

having it on the ceiling sounds incredible!! they're feet will have to continue to suffer the cold floor though..

[@EthalaRide]

That rug is *so heavy* they're ceiling would need to be pretty reinforced

[@RockObsessedTrekkie]

That is an awesome idea!

[@Sareaesque]

I had the same thought, but would their lighting setup cope?

[@FalkonNightsdale]

​@@EthalaRidenot only that carpet, she would have to somehow keep it from dangling in the middle, which means either nailing it with ton of wide head nails, possibly damaging it, or put some sort of 4x4 glass under it to hold it in place, which would be ultra-heavy… However ceiling could also be supported via some sort of pillars on the outlines, that can be covered with fancy shells made from resin, with a ton of LEDs…

[@Molly-Pop]

WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED, GHIBLI AND NERDFORGE LETS GOOOOO

[@TommiHonkonen]

Yous caps lock is sticking

[@damogranheart5521]

​@TommiHonkonen I think she is just very excited! I KNOW I AM!!

[@ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275]

She is a true maker. Spending hundreds of dollars on supplies and equipment, days of problem solving and effort, and learning skills the same day you start a project, all to solve a single issue because no one could do it better. The epitome of "Fine, I'll do it myself"

[@fleurdeb7803]

Thousands on this one, actually.

[@joshipoo1018]

This actually blew me away. I have never seen a channel work so hard and diligently in creating such creative things. This video deserves so much love!

[@CaoticoFanegasO_o]

Hey! Here's a trick to transfer black lines from a drawing to a white canvas using a projector: Invert the colors in the source image. That way, you'll project white lines into white canvas instead of black lines, and you just have to draw black lines wherever you see white. That way, when you paint a black line in the canvas you'll hide the white light from the projector, so you can easily spot any missing line.

[@mmuekk]

Nice tip

[@clauslangenbroek9897]

Wow thanks, that's very rational thinking ☺️

[@lauriephilipmichaels120]

Like how astronomers read projections of star observations in negative to help them see the tiny dots that represent the observed celestial objects in black on white rather than white on black?

[@johnmillerpere_grin6371]

I love all the furniture suggestion comments. I have a few ideas. 1. Try to fit the furniture on the edges. As beautiful as it is, the focus isn't the "stained glass" border and background, so you're free to put stuff on it. 2. The space will demand a centerpiece, or else the space in the middle is dead. The following suggestion is based on another comment I saw. A glass or acrylic, transparent, table in the middle will be that centerpiece, filling the space, without obstructing the rug's design too much. Note: as tempting as the potential project may be, a stained glass table is not advisable, so keep it plain, ie. neutrally colored or colorless. The designs of the stained glass table and rug would conflict and create a bunch of unpleasant visual noise. 3. Minimize the use of desks. If you have one gaming or editing setup, that's fine. If you have multiple editing setups for multiple editors (idk if you have more editors besides yourself), make a nearby editing studio that doesn't use the rug, and leave the room containing the rug as a lounge. If you just can't figure out your furniture, a library, an assisted living facility, or a retirement home may welcome the rug with open arms. I'd suggest a library, especially a local library, where more people, potentially you included, can visit and appreciate the rug, and it easily fits into the literate environment. If you can't figure anything out, call it a tapestry (based on another comment) and figure out someplace else to put it based on those parameters. The comment I read said that tapestries were used to insulate stone castles, so you could easily just put the tapestry in your own garage!

[@LilianaKali]

1. Keep it as a wall piece. Like a tapestry they used to hang on castle walls. It was decoration, but also helped with insulation and warmth. Yours can be like a modern tapestry. 2. If there's any left over yarn, use it to make a simpler, quicker design for your original carpet idea. And maybe cut the frame in two and make it two smaller rugs instead of one big one. Might be easier on you guys? 3. Btw. LOVED the sakura rug! 4. I appreciate your art and dedication and I'm kinda tempted to make my own rugs ... some day. XD

[@falcychead8198]

1:49 So that kind of frame is called a "tenter," which is used to stretch out animal skin or wool by putting it under "tension." The nails are "tenter hooks," so if someone is "on tenterhooks" they're in a state of high suspense and anticipation. ETYMOLOGY, MUTHAFUKKAAAASS!

[@SaintSacra]

Only a couple of days ago I wondered about what tenterhooks are and forgot looking it up immediately, because squirrels. You are my favourite person of the day!

[@Ecker00]

I really hope this comes to a public space in Norway, like a library or public cinema as a wall decoration. This is the kind of art that inspires people to get curious and be enjoyed by thousands for years. I'll forward this video to my library friends. 👍

[@instantkarma1915]

Step 1 : Watch 2 tutorials Step 2 : Make a high quality first rug Step 3 : Make a GIGANTIC and detailed 5x5 meters rug Step 4 : At this rate step 4 will surpass everything we can imagine You are so impressive !

[@TiffanyLeClair]

Step 1.5: Spend ~€3,000 on materials that take ages to ship to Norway because they’re not able to be sourced locally, in hopes it’s enough to complete the project.

[@meteorplum]

Keep the frame after you donate the Moving Castle rug. Set it up and make another rug. This time, create some geometric pattern that you won't mind note seeing all of once it's in the office. Also, the second rug can have patterns that are much easier to tuft (I'm thinking Kandinsky-inspired), so it won't take nearly as long to make, though you will want to borrow the second tufting gun again, and also more yarn.

[@haileybeebee97]

Not only did you teach yourself how to tuft, but you also taught two other people so that they could help build this absolute masterpiece of a rug. That’s an amazing feat to accomplish. And I agree with some of the other comments about changing the furniture, specifically using hanging chairs so that you can see more of the rug. Plus they’re always cozy to sit in, in my opinion. And a glass coffee table would allow you to see more of it while still having a table in the space.

[@felixbelanger2659]

The cherry blossom rug is soo cute!! I definitely agree with just choosing whatever pink option there are, not enough pink in the world :)

[@jollyandwaylo]

I'm a guy in the U.S. and when buying tool bags and some tools, pink is sometimes offered. Same product but pink is cheaper. I always buy the pink.

[@damogranheart5521]

​@@jollyandwayloMost guys wouldn't steal them.

[@wolnix4135]

That was until the Barbie movie came out :P

[@samstromberg5593]

Guys I dedicated my LIFE to this project for 2 weeks and finally it's complete and now I can make my floor warm which was the whole point of the project but then it wouldn't be seen ... do you guys know of anywhere I can give it to somebody else?? That was the most creator statement ever uttered

[@danitini14]

More - if tufting that bottom background part alone was a week and a half, the whole thing start to finish probably took a couple months (especially considering when Martina said they started compared to when the video was eventually published in spring)

[@mndlessdrwer]

It'd be really cool to tuft a custom rug of your brand. Like the large format vinyl print hanging in the back of the workshop. Then you can place it in the entryway of the workshop or studio or whatever. Just remember to use particularly durable synthetic yarn if you want to use it in the workshop. I love watching these kinds of projects, so I'd be down for an entire series of custom tufted rug versions of your various artworks. Just don't forget that you can adjust the tufting depth and yarn tension to achieve an even deeper pile and you can also push the rows even closer together to get an even denser carpet which is even better for insulation. The denser you go, however, the more imperative it is that you sculpt in the color blocks and the line art with your clippers to get crisp divisions.

[@Roosterroo12413]

OMG the effort that was put into this video: 1: Yes, the rug it's self. If you said it was winter and you published this in midspring...THAT'S A LOT OF WORK 2: Noitice all of the camra angles. I tryed to count but I lost track. 3: The editing that went into this is beautiful. 4: The money, hard decitions, hardships and every other thing that happend in this video is unbelivable Nerdforge's team and every one envoled put in so much work that should be appreceated. Also happy Good Friday!

[@janakirchnerova3544]

You could build matching furniture in the next episodes that go with the theme? With acrylic surfaces that shows the rug? That would be so cool!

[@katemcphee3968]

I think this would be really great as a rug in a public library for children's story time! I hope you find an awesome place for an amazing piece of art!

[@timisme8360]

0:17 😮 0:26 of COURSE we didn't! That's one of the things I love about this channel! You always challenge yourselves! My grandfather used to have a saying. "If it's easy, it ain't worth doing." I always like to challenge myself.

[@zakiNBG]

If you cant find a place for it nearby, consider making a auction for charity, winner needs to pay for shipping themself ofc. That huge artpiece sure will get a pretty nice amount rolling

[@Idiomatick]

Studio Ghibli would buy it

[@NaeniaNightingale]

@@Idiomatick More like copyright claim it….

[@King_Matt65]

I used to repair carpet in a factory years ago, what you are using looks exactly like the mending guns we used. We usually had 2 people working the gun, so you are doing a kick ass job by yourself!

[@skaughtmc6591]

Attach it to the ceiling of your work area. It will help with sound quality when recording in the studio space.

[@ClumsyGamerGirl2001]

This way it would be fully seen and never ruined buy dirty shoes/feet. However Martina did mention it was EXTREMELY heavy.

[@Lab-Gr0wn-Lambs]

imagine it falling down lmao I think it'd kill her

[@marshawargo7238]

They hang chandeliers that are Really Heavy just need to screw heavy duty hardware into a support beam😮. Being sure to not have it touching the wall to avoid moisture creating mold😢. It needs to breathe😂! 🎉❤🎉

[@danitini14]

The weight doesn't just affect the supporting structure though, you'd have to be sure the rug itself could handle hanging. A solid piece supported all the way around is going to be different than a cut piece with all the weight hanging from the top for a prolonged period of time.

[@emilylewis8290]

That is such a cool idea

[@Yokopalu]

Martina this is abslute insane! Not only the fact you made a 4 x 4m carpet but then with such a complicated and detailed design! Crazy!!

[@FateDelamorte]

Having made a small simple rug, I understand how much work this is. This is an INSANE project.

[@RuthlessMojo]

Martina you never cease to amaze. Whilst some creators are happy to put in the bare minimum of effort for their builds you are constantly upping the ante. You truly deserve every bit of success that you have earned. Great build.

[@samstromberg5593]

9:36 Having worked in Stage Tech for Theatre and having been one of the two go-to "something went wrong please send help" guys I FEEL that Also the "We worry about those problems WHEN THEY ARISE - for now we just ignore their existence :)"

[@elisiataylor]

Acrylic coffee table & accent chair, and then a Scandinavian style couch with an airy style ...light wooden frame, lots of clearance underneath... and then one round (almost bean bag, but small) ottoman in boucle in the shades of green or blue... and arranging the furniture to frame the composition in the rug --- chef's kiss! You could do it! ✨️💛✨️ Although, sharing the art by donating to a school... Even using it as a private fundraiser/silent auction for patrons to bid, where the proceeds go towards a school improvement project, and this piece as a donation being installed in the school with a plaque of the patron's name... It would also be an amazing gift to the community and in inspiration to other creatives for years ahead. 👏👏👏

[@MarkusDelaine]

Alternate idea... Put it in the filming studio area, where it can be seen, enjoyed, and keep your feet warm. Make a slightly smaller rug for the sitting area that you won't mind covering up. Maybe a grayscale or mandala pattern, that adds some vibrancy without being completely hidden?

[@DJMetalstone]

Or in her style make a rug that is blend on the spaces with furniture and have a cool design on the in between areas. That is if she's a 100% sure the current setup of the seating area stays haha. But at least then she doesn't have to worry about covering it up.

[@jonarooni]

What about the Deichman Library? Everytime I've been there they've had art pieces dotted around. They even have an anime section where this rug would fit right in and look amazing!

[@Davi-sprt]

Hi, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos not just individually but seeing how this channel has progressed too. You guys are not just KZbinrs, you are also creatives and so your process of making things is a lot more professionalized and constructed in a way that you can utilize your time more efficiently, and importantly, without burning yourselves out. That’s a something really hard to do as a creator because you can feel so passionate about what you’re doing. And I love to see the amount of support that you guys give each other and that you guys give yourselves in making things and I can see that there is a lot of that behind the timeframe in between your videos. I get really freaked out about whether or not I am producing content at a reasonable amount of time but seeing you guy’s process makes me more confident in how long things take me as an artist; and the results will totally be worth it. ALSO the workspaces you all have are incredible!! My dreeeaaaam ❤

[@wandaXmaximoff]

I’m blown away by the size and skill of this project. It’s amazing, even more so when you consider you’re new to tufting/ rug making.

[@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy]

I am rather blown away by that someone out there can actually watch this video without getting sick and damage their braincells ... Too much camera shakes, flashing and cuts all over the place ... I don't suffer from any cognitive things but I couldnt watch this passed 1 minute 20 second in ... my eyes wanted to fall out and I got nausia ... imagine someone who suffers from epilepsy they are probably rolling on the floor 10 seconds into the video ...

[@4erbuks]

stfu nobody cares@@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy

[@crimsonsinner1454]

@@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy then you're probably too sensitive to movements so maybe don't watch?

[@Maysti87]

@@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy Are you sure you arent just jealous of her tufting/rug making skills?

[@laurarennhack7587]

How does she just pick a brand new craft, try it once and then become an expert?!?

[@tr33m00nk]

!. We don't see the "off screen" preparation time that's involved: creating the design at scale, choosing yarn color, type, weight, etc., etc. Nor do we see any training/ practice to get proficient using the "stitcher", et al.. 2. She is an accomplished artist in several disciplines. Becoming that skilled means that she knows "how to learn" new procedures faster than many 'normal' less skilled folk. 3. I'm so glad Nerdforge exists so we can watch such wonderful and quirky ideas be made real with high artistic standards. It's also a wealth of solutions to unusual construction/assembly problems that are part of creating unique pieces.

[@reaganharder1480]

@@tr33m00nk I think, a lot of artistic craftswork is less difficult than one might think if you take the time to get the details right. Like, in this project, the only really specific skill is how to use the tufting gun, and she did a practice rug for the express purpose of figuring out how to do that. The rest of it is mostly just a lot of planning and preparation that's more dependent on knowledge/skills that are transferable between most artistic processes. And I'm not saying this to discredit the excellent work Nerdforge does on every project, but rather to suggest that we're all capable of making beautiful things, even if we don't think that we are.

[@zyeborm]

ADHD, we are kinda decent at everything except time management. Also, trust yourself, start now then fix the problems you find. Have a practise run first. This is also a relatively simple process. Doing the art work takes skill that takes hundreds of hours to learn. Running the tufting gun to fill a blank area you'll pick up in a few minutes.

[@meeowys]

I can't wait to see the follow up video where this work of art was homed and what carpet you will make for your office space that makes you happy

[@BargainBarons]

Wow. Amazing. I think your idea of donating it to a library is fantastic. I envision children sitting on the rug while someone reads a story to them, like what I remember when I was 5 or 6 and learning to read. Long time viewer, infrequent commenter, but had to comment on this one. Love it. In out Vlog we have a 'Free Little Library' box in our community and love to pick up toys or stickers or books for kids and fill that box when we can, and the neighborhood kids sure enjoy it.

[@annakarlsson6040]

This is a good idea, in my country it's not unusual for libraries to have a shoe free childrens area. It will be high traffic but i think people would love it.

[@samstromberg5593]

6:19 I love the happy music paired with Martina's "WHY did I think this was a good idea" face

[@samanthadean1083]

Very smart to make a test rug first, I always do a test version of a craft that I’m trying out for the first time!!! Love it!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@t-and-p]

I've been a fan of your amazing projects for a while, but your decision at the end of this gives me a real, deep-rooted respect for you. The fact that you would be prepared to give this to a public institution so that lots of people can enjoy it, despite the sheer amount it has cost you (in time, money, and labour) is absolutely heroic. I can just picture a young child admiring it in their school or local library, and deciding that they want to follow in your footsteps. What a beautiful and inspiring gift to give 💖

[@stu3379]

I really believe that your best idea was to donate it to a public space, where it can be appreciated, and inspire countless others to embark on a creative journey of their own. That rug was a monumental undertaking, and it needs to be seen and loved. What an amazing piece you have created. Much love from Canada!

[@airlag]

as a child, I did this with 1/2 m² by hand, with a special crochet needle. took me about 1 year, 1-2 hours every day. It's a very meditative hobby. Back then, you could buy carpet weaving sets. Also, no glue needed. To my knowledge, bigger carpets are made by rolling them on two poles like a torah and working on a stripe at a time. My little carpet was mounted on a wall most of the time.

[@bryan-bryan-bryan]

Martina pleeeeease this is beyond next level!!! I love you and Hansi to bits, in my mind we're besties so I need to talk some sense into you both: this is literally precious artwork, it should be treated as a museum piece. The thought of anyone stepping on it drives me nuts somehow. I understand this started as a piece that had a purpose from the start, but when you create something so beautiful the purpose changes from keeping you warm to inspiring countless future generations. Norway get it together and put this in a museum right now!!!! Thank you for sharing every step of your incredible crafting journey.

[@emilylewis8290]

If they were to put this gorgeous masterpiece on the wall in that space, it would still keep her warm because it would still be insulating. Blocking cold air and keeping heat in. This was the whole purpose of quilts and tapestry back in the day. It just so happened it was art also. 💞💫

[@OneMo1]

I feel better everytime i hear Skjera Bagera, cause im never disapointed after. We need a part 2, in which you make another smaller rug, this time drawing things around the furniture.

[@avantgauche]

it looks stunning i would be tempted to have it as a tapestry/wall hanging

[@mazmellem2773]

I am constantly in awe of how talented Martina is with so many different artistic media and crafts.

[@romank90]

Next time you see a giant rug in a museum - remember, it was done manually, without any tufting guns.

[@pcrombie501]

use it as wall covering like they used to in the olden days ,helps to keep the chill out of the stone walls

[@dandavies7916]

Love how Nori instantly lies on the new rug. Ultimate sign of approval 😂

[@CalleighMentzerTootle]

Martina is so relatable as she lays on the floor on her tiny rug and cries to all of us about how she just doesn't want to. I am so there, girl.

[@jakipop3397]

I mean, this is some proper renaissance workshop shit. Real craftsman stuff. Amazing work!

[@bottlecaps2741]

If I was you, I'd get in touch with Studio Ghibli and see if they would be willing to fund you a trip to Japan to deliver it to them, perhaps you could make a few videos over there or use it to get inspiration for other videos. Maybe even build yourself a few Gundam models or something. 😁

[@marcvandenoetelaar9750]

They might display it in the Ghibli Museum. That would be cool.

[@blue-dabad33]

they need to see this comment!

[@lindatannock]

Yes!!! 👏🏻👏🏻​@@marcvandenoetelaar9750

[@Xharaly]

this👆

[@AlPolaris]

That's actually really interesting, because I'm sure I saw in Martina's instagram story that they were in Japan recently.

[@dr0pnix]

The final result is absolutely beautiful. It's always a pleasure to watch, how it turns from a simple beginning to such a detailed an well crafted piece of art in the end. Keep up the good work!

[@sparkyprojects]

Just be thankful you had a tufter, about 50 years ago i helped my dad to make a small rug, each tuft was threaded and knotted, it took weeks.

[@caw25sha]

My mum had a little gadget to do this by hand, basically a hook with a handle like a screwdriver. It would have taken a million years to do something this big 😅

[@qumquat]

It's called latch hook and it took me like a month to do a 2 by 2 foot rug so you're not wrong xD

[@UtahGmaw99]

I tried doing a small rug and it took forever and ever and ever. I made it for my little girl who is 50 now. I don't remember if I finished it. lol

[@philclayton5163]

My father in law used to make rugs this way too.

[@kaylaherman-gaspar4854]

U can also use a punch needle.. probably a little faster than a latch hook, but still would take forever to do something this big!

[@andresbacalao9493]

Love the fact that all started with a very specific problem to solve and the solution was too beautiful at the end so the original matter remains unsolved haha.

[@DesignByKirk]

"it's minus a lot of degrees" 😂 BEAUTIFUL rug! it's truly inspiring and amazing!

[@trodat07]

Friendly advice, Martina: you don't need to go for a larger and more ambitious project on every next video, do a healthy favor to yourself and don't enter into that stressful content creator trap. It's better to have consistent pace than to push yourself too much only for impact sake.

[@jenslennartsson]

You are a very good person.

[@ukkimax]

I had the same thought! Preserve yourself and the team. Also, it's awesome.

[@Kissofsilver]

Agreed! Just seeing your lovely smile is enough! Creativity over productivity!

[@juriaan13]

I expect her to build a full size Viking long house by hand next video

[@DH-xw6jp]

​@@juriaan13first she has to make the hewing ax to cut the logs lol.

[@angeleyes12323]

This may be my favorite video yet! Why? To watch someone as talented and amazing as Nerdforge work through so many things, then to have Martina say she was afraid to start tufting. Even though that, you did it! As amazingly as ever! My heart is always full watching this channel. 💓

[@hermitthecrab4642]

you have GOT to collab with jazza on a HUUUGGEEE tufted rug it would look so goooood

[@DS-re4vs]

That would be EPIC!!

[@Elv3ganR4sta]

I guess this was an "All HANS on deck project". Amazing as always!

[@jayleeb377]

You're so incredible! Most people start a new skill and ease their way into it by doing a bunch of little projects to get more experience, not you though. One little rug and you're all set and ready to take on the largest rug project ever. Amazing work, and not covering it with furniture was the right call. I hope you find a nice home for it to be displayed properly.

[@adacskipper]

Putting this in a library is an absolutely wonderful idea

[@PawsomeAnimalAdventurer]

Congratulations, that is one impressive rug! I really appreciate the dedication and hard work you put into your projects Martina. Aaand... AHA! I got to the video 1 minute after it was posted!

[@f.s.1827]

Finally a sensible use of this carpet knotting machine. I think the carpet turned out wonderfully. It should be made available to the public. It's just a shame that the carpet won't be as well appreciated in your home. But maybe you can make one just a little smaller as a wall decoration. And for the cold floor problem, you make a carpet that makes sense to extend the tapestry on the floor and can still be covered with furniture. 🥰

[@brianahawkins8124]

I love how you made this rug, even if it's covered by furniture it's still glorious art. You could try another anime maybe Ponyo's ocean theme, Castle in the sky, Kingdom Heart's stain glass arts, Skylanders Ruin symbols of each magic, anything that comes from your imagination.

[@Demasx]

The entire video I was anxious that you were going to cover it up and accidentally spill coffee on in one day... glad it gets to live as mainly art for a little longer before it begins its service as a rug! 😅

[@streamdungeon5166]

That's so beautiful. I've known so many artists and while many of them are brilliant, most are utterly lazy and unreliable as well. The fact that you can push through all these projects one after the other just blows my mind!

[@michaelmartin8337]

Use it as wall dressing/insulation that is what tapestries were used for in olden times I FREAKING *LOVE* HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE - Well done on that rug Martina and crew 👀👀🤯WOW great job Question? How much did the materials and gun cost?

[@tonyperez4791]

Run Isabel , Run. The woman is insane. 😂 Outfreaking job Martina. I can imagine your brain is like a rollercoaster of ideas. Every time you set a goal,, the next week you reset higher. Thank you for sharing this video and Hope you and your loved ones have a Great Easter Holiday. Cheers, Tony

[@OldFashionVinyls]

Acrylic or clear resin table, move the couch back so it meets the edge of the rug, maybe consider furniture risers for the tv stand? Not really much more you could do otherwise unless you went with contemporary furniture styles.

[@xchrysantha]

Ohmygosh putting it in a library would be amazing!❤ Also. I didn't realize how "simple" making a rug is and now I'm in trouble because I wanna make some🙃

[@BansheeBunny]

At the beginning of the video I thought "That's cute, maybe I'll make a rug". Then Martina farms out some of the work. As time passes I start to think "When are they going to get another tufting gun?". Well done, nice to see it may go somewhere to be appreciated. If you want to try this they make a 75cm x 75cm rug tufting kit that runs $270.00 USD. It includes everything but the glue ($9.00 USD). The kit also includes a rug trimming guide that the razor clips into.

[@TroubledFerretzz]

6:44 "pardon me, Ma'am, we are here about a house being built in a house..... OH MY whats THAT?! " Martina " I SWEAR ! Its just a tufting frame!! " proceeds to show the near endless tufting supplies.

[@nataliegreen265]

So incredible! It would be lovely as a kid's reading space at a library where kiddos can enjoy sitting and reading and it wouldn't be covered by furniture!

[@salacca2297]

"I will always take the pink option" yup, same. Needs to be on a tee shirt

[@lodomirr]

Not sure if this comment is cute or kinky. I like the idea though 😆

[@cm-ek4ci]

Buy pink tools not likely to be borrowed 😊

[@CRYSTAL_M00N_zm]

Every room being made in the new Forge seems to have a different aesthetic going on, so if you end up wanting to keep the rug- which is awesome, by the way- then you might be able to match the room to the rug’s aesthetic. For instance; the border and vibe of the rug is stained glass, so very crystalline. It would probably look super cool, then, to have crystal based or themed furniture to match, following the border’s colors! The transparency would probably also help with the visibility issue… And then getting some vegetation would do the trick for the rest of the rug’s colors. Or you could get one of those porch couch swings. Idk. Either way, the rug is super cool! 💕

[@elephantseal5679]

I think it’s fair to say you are an artist of all the “artaments” 😂

[@EJLyons-zv9kc]

Do you have libraries with reading time for children? Or school libraries where children can sit on the rug and read their books? That would be fun.

[@PghFlip]

such a beautiful project! You're right it would be a shame to cover it up. Maybe instead you can make a modular rug of 1m hex shapes. you can mix/match colors, and/or make special pieces that you can feature and even swap out as desired. Flaps on the edges of the hex pads can be covered in industrial hook/loop tape to make the project strong enough to stay in place, while still giving you the flexibility for reconfiguring it on a whim! In the mean time, I might suggest the puzzle edge fatigue mat squares on the floor. The foam will give a good bit of isolation from the concrete while giving you some creativity of choosing colors, and when a more permanent rug solution is found, the matt can stay in place to provide for a lush and comfortable padding.

[@Obtuse94]

Best DIY channel in the universe.

[@expatmoose]

Me: I’m cold, I’ll put a sweatshirt on Martina: I’m cold, I’ll make myself a huge rug 🤔 That’s why I think this woman is frickin’ cool, always thinking of her subscribers🎊👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@WilliamScavengerFish]

20:51 indeed. Something like this is meant to be seen, but being on the floor will not be seen (and be stepped on, furniture might damage it too). Perhaps have it on a wall that gets cold.

[@sarahw768]

1:28 Same Martina, same lol. Pink is my favorite color!! 💖💖

[@togglerunner]

One of your coolest and most satisfying videos to date imo

[@katieleong1687]

I am always amazed by what she does, but also shout out to her cute dog Nori being so good and following her around everywhere while she worked

[@CristianVargasswag]

That rug is really going to tie the room together

[@JamesShelnutt2]

you could do half of it on the bottom then flip the whole thing upside down and finish the rest of it, that way you'd not have to stand on the scaffolding to work on it. Now you need to make another one without such a nice image on it that you don't mind covering with the furniture.

[@cream476]

I think that would've messed up the tension on it especially since she didn't have the bottom attached to the frame. It also would've just been super heavy on the side that they'd be trying to lift up compared to the other side which would make flipping something so large really difficult