Author Archives: etjtk

The Essential Tools I Use for Every Tufting Project

Every time I start a tufting project, there’s a set of tools I always rely [...]

Tufting Meets Traditional Art: A Unique Exhibition in Chengdu, China

In the world of handicrafts, tufting has rapidly gained popularity as a creative method for [...]

Hand Tufting Tool – What It Is & How to Use It for Rug Making

When most people think of tufting, they imagine using a motorized tufting gun. But did [...]

How to Finish and Smooth Your Tufted Rug – Trimming & Surface Refining Guide

Tufting a rug is just the beginning—the real magic happens in the finishing process! A [...]

How to Choose a Tufting Frame – Comparing Frame Types & DIY Guide

Your tufting frame is the foundation of your rug-making process. If it’s not sturdy enough [...]

How to Make Your First Tufted Rug – A Step-by-Step Guide from A to Z

So, you’re ready to make your first tufted rug? 🎉 Exciting! But before you start, [...]

Beginner’s Guide to Using a Tufting Gun – Step-by-Step Tutorial

So, you’ve just got your first tufting gun—exciting, right? 🎉 But before you dive in, [...]

Tufting Gun vs. Hand-Tufting – Which One is Better for You?

If you’re new to rug-making, you might be wondering: Should I use a tufting gun, [...]

Top 5 Common Tufting Mistakes and How to Fix Them

When I first started tufting, I thought it would be easy—just load the yarn, shoot [...]

How to Clean and Maintain Tufted Rugs to Keep Them Looking New

After spending hours tufting the perfect rug, the last thing you want is for it [...]