October 12, 2026 · 8 min
Choosing yarn for a tufted rug
Wool, acrylic and cotton, and what each does under the gun.
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Tuft Notes
A short letter every Monday about one rug in progress and the thing it taught me.
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Shearing a rug flat with clippers
Taking the loops down to an even pile, one slow pass at a time.
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Gluing the back of a rug and waiting for it to dry
The coat of glue, the backing cloth and how long to leave it.