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How to Tuft Letters: Small Details and Lettering on a Tufted Rug
How to Tuft Letters: Small Details and Lettering on a Tufted Rug
The blog is a beginner’s guide to tufting clear letters and fine details on a rug. It explains why text blurs, which tools work best (loop pile for small text),... Read more...
How to Choose the Best 2-in-1 Tufting Gun for Beginners: Pros, Cons, and Buying Tips
How to Choose the Best 2-in-1 Tufting Gun for Beginners: Pros, Cons, and Buying Tips
Learn how to choose a 2-in-1 tufting gun for beginners. Compare cut pile vs loop pile, weigh the pros and cons, check key features and UK buying tips, and avoid... Read more...
How Much Does a Tufting Gun Cost in the UK?
How Much Does a Tufting Gun Cost in the UK?
What a tufting gun costs in the UK, how cut pile, 2-in-1 and long pile guns compare on price, and what else to budget for to make your first rug. Read more...
Tufting Frame Sizes: 50cm or 90cm, Which Do You Need?
Tufting Frame Sizes: 50cm or 90cm, Which Do You Need?
How to choose between a 50cm and 90cm tufting frame, with a size chart showing the design area each one gives you and the rugs each suits. Read more...
Non-Slip Rug Backing: How to Stop a Rug Slipping
Non-Slip Rug Backing: How to Stop a Rug Slipping
What non-slip rug backing is, how it differs from a loose underlay, and how to apply it to a tufted rug step by step, including which adhesive to use. Read more...
Why Does Yarn Break During Tufting? Common Causes and Fixes
Why Does Yarn Break During Tufting? Common Causes and Fixes
The blog explains why yarn breaks during tufting, mainly from tension, feeding, or yarn quality problems. It gives simple fixes, tips on choosing the best yarn, and FAQs. Read more...
Tufting Gun Speed for Beginners: What Speed Should You Use?
Tufting Gun Speed for Beginners: What Speed Should You Use?
A beginner-friendly guide to tufting gun speed. It explains which speed to start with (low to medium), how to adjust it, how to control it while you work, and how... Read more...
What's Included in a Tufting Starter Kit and What Else Do You Need?
What's Included in a Tufting Starter Kit and What Else Do You Need?
Not sure what comes in a tufting kit? Learn what is included, what most kits leave out, and which rug tufting supplies for beginners you should buy first. Want me to... Read more...
Why Is My Tufted Rug Shedding? 7 Common Causes and How to Stop It
Why Is My Tufted Rug Shedding? 7 Common Causes and How to Stop It
You unrolled your beautiful new rug, placed it exactly where you imagined, and admired it. Then you noticed the little tufts of fluff on your floor, on your socks, and... Read more...
Rug Tufting Glue Guide: How to Choose, Apply & Dry Your Adhesive
Rug Tufting Glue Guide: How to Choose, Apply & Dry Your Adhesive
Ever pulled a finished tufted rug off the frame, flipped it over, and watched a few yarn strands come loose in your hand? That sinking feeling usually comes down to... Read more...
Why Does My Tufted Rug Have Bald Spots? 8 Reasons and Solutions
Why Does My Tufted Rug Have Bald Spots? 8 Reasons and Solutions
You walk into the living room, and there it is: a thin, worn patch right in the middle of your favorite tufted rug. It wasn't there last month. So why... Read more...
Wool vs. Acrylic vs. Recycled Yarn for Rug Tufting: Which Is Best?
Wool vs. Acrylic vs. Recycled Yarn for Rug Tufting: Which Is Best?
If you are new to rug making, picking the right material is one of the first big decisions you will face, and it usually comes down to one question: wool... Read more...