November 2, 2026 · 14 min
Tufting the outline first, then the fill
Why the line goes in before the colour, and which way the gun moves.
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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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A pencil, a marker and a drawing the size of the rug, taped to the wall.
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Why I tuft on a frame with a tight cloth
How tight is tight enough, and what happens when it is not.