Past issues
Nov 9, 2026 · 11 min read
Drawing a rug before you tuft it
A pencil, a marker and a drawing the size of the rug, taped to the wall.
Nov 2, 2026 · 14 min read
Tufting the outline first, then the fill
Why the line goes in before the colour, and which way the gun moves.
Oct 26, 2026 · 9 min read
Why I tuft on a frame with a tight cloth
How tight is tight enough, and what happens when it is not.
Oct 19, 2026 · 12 min read
Shearing a rug flat with clippers
Taking the loops down to an even pile, one slow pass at a time.
Oct 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Choosing yarn for a tufted rug
Wool, acrylic and cotton, and what each does under the gun.
Oct 5, 2026 · 10 min read
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.
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Tuft Notes
A short letter every Monday about one rug in progress and the thing it taught me.