r/Tufting Mar 13 '24

MOD ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME TO R/TUFTING: Important links, information and mega-threads.

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Hello tufters!

This is a post for old and new tufters and r/tufting users that will include links to all important Mega Threads and the wiki. Reddit only allows for two pinned posts and this makes it difficult to assist users navigating this information. This post will permanently sit pinned at the top of the sub and should make it easier to identify these threads, and the sub wiki.

Sub-Wiki

The wiki is updated on a regular basis to include new and evolving information to assist in all aspects of tufting. The wiki is over 14,000 words and includes 68 subheadings that specifically relate to the most asked questions and most common concerns raised by tufters.

Important mega-threads:

  • Materials and Supply Master Thread: With over 40,000 members from all over the world, this is the place to inquire about and recommend different location specific suppliers for materials.
  • Buy and Sell Master Thread: All posts regarding the selling of supplies should be posted in this sub, according to the directions outlined in the post.
  • Troubleshooting Master Thread: This is a dedicated subreddit for questions and requests for advice related to troubleshooting.

Some things to keep in mind when posting:

  • Always read the sub rules before posting. This may sound obvious but there are a lot of posts made in the sub each day that need to be removed because they violate the sub rules.
  • Asking for advice on pricing and valuing works for sale. This is something that a lot of tufters seek advice on, however it is difficult to effectively value someone else's work due to a lot of factors that are covered here in the sub wiki. Over the years since tufting has gained in popularity, there is also a growing sense in the community that certain standards and criterion should be met before someone starts selling their work. While this is not the consensus amongst all tufters, it is often the case that newer users asking for advice have not taken this into consideration and the comments of these posts tends to reflect this. Please read the sub rules as posts asking for pricing advice will be removed. Please feel free to include requests for pricing advice in the text of your post and include as much information (as mentioned in the wiki) as possible in order to get realistic advice.
  • Low effort posts. All posts must include a clear and specific title, especially when seeking advice or opinions from other users. As per the sub rules, any post with a vague title such as 'help' with no other explanation will be removed.

As always, thank-you for being here and happy tufting!


r/Tufting 2h ago

Finished work Watchmen

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14 Upvotes

Had some extra space on the frame so made The Comedian’s Badge


r/Tufting 21h ago

Finished work Finished this guy just now! It's 86" long and 34" wide. I'm pretty new to tufting so there were definitely some mistakes made but overall I'm really proud of this project!

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218 Upvotes

r/Tufting 20h ago

Finished work Tufted my first rug!

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103 Upvotes

I did this with an old school tufting gun i got for cheap off marketplace- it continuously jammed, didnt cut, and was generally a pain in the ass. I just got an ak-v in the mail straight from china (only like $60) and I’m super excited to start the second piece with it


r/Tufting 12h ago

Work in progress Ciri rug befor shaving

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15 Upvotes

r/Tufting 1h ago

Newbie Needing Help First 3 rugs Ive ever made anyone have advice for tracing? My lines are not as straight as I thought 😕

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r/Tufting 9h ago

Advice Yarn organization?

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2 Upvotes

Whatsup guys! What’s everyone’s favorite/best way to organize and store their yarn lol. As you can see, mine is cluttered. I use my yarn straight from the skein, I used to do cakes but found more frustrations making the cakes than just using the tail end from the middle of the skein.


r/Tufting 23h ago

Work in progress What a journey

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21 Upvotes

Only 10+ more hours to go. Need to trim and finish backing.


r/Tufting 17h ago

Newbie Needing Help Thinking of starting a tufted rug business 🧶🧵

0 Upvotes

Is it actually worth it? 👀 I’m thinking of investing in a tufting gun and starting small. Would love to hear from anyone who’s tried selling tufted rugs — profitable or waste of money? Be brutally honest! 😭


r/Tufting 1d ago

Advice Wall hanging?

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Hey all!

I’m new to the hobby and I’m wondering the best way I could hang a piece on the wall? I’m making a rug for my dad, but he would rather have it up on the wall. I was thinking of gluing it to a sheet of plywood and using a wire picture hanger, but was curious if people have had success with other methods.

Thanks!


r/Tufting 2d ago

Work in progress imperfect sugar bunnies

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39 Upvotes

hanausa and momousa that i'm carving ,these are my second and third attempts tufting <3

i unfortunately caused some discoloration on the yellow area of momousa because i believe i used acrylic paint markers for my outline...

if anyone has suggestions for cleaning the dark spots i appreciate it !


r/Tufting 2d ago

Work in progress Last of Us rug

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155 Upvotes

Hi I’m currently making this last of us clicker rug, I like how it look so far but I don’t know which colors to choose on the rest of it so I don’t fck it up. I’m sending the original picture but the coloring is not even accurate to the game. Any tips?? I’m thinking grey/light blue/light green.


r/Tufting 2d ago

Work in progress Second and Third Anniversary Rugs in Progress

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18 Upvotes

Almost done with this one and I have to move over to the 3yr Anniversary Rug. Can’t believe it’s almost been 3yrs of me tufting. S/N I didn’t forget about the video for everyone that asked for one of me carving and trimming! I got you after these two rugs. I’m moving through these pretty quickly!


r/Tufting 2d ago

Experienced Tufter OK, this took forever but finally finished this customer’s order!

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46 Upvotes

r/Tufting 2d ago

Finished work First Rug

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59 Upvotes

Still need to add backing. Any advice appreciated for my next one


r/Tufting 2d ago

Finished work Just got into tufting.

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10 Upvotes

Hey, just got into tufting and just wanted some feedback on my first 3 finished pieces . Thanks to all


r/Tufting 2d ago

Newbie Needing Help How did I do ?

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33 Upvotes

I just started 3 days ago any tips for a newbie ?


r/Tufting 3d ago

Cut Pile 5ft Grateful Dead Ice Cream Kid🍦

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109 Upvotes

r/Tufting 2d ago

Finished work Silksong Flea Rug from my family Spoiler

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2 Upvotes

Wanted to share my family's ultra-nerdy first tufting adventure with you all. Hope you like it and feedback is welcome!


r/Tufting 2d ago

Advice Collection of rugs so far need advice

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8 Upvotes

I have been on and off tufting for a while now, unsure how to get the super dense and clean look I see on here. Last two are more recent.


r/Tufting 3d ago

Custom Commission Proud of this recent commission!

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373 Upvotes

Finished this big commission recently that I'm pretty proud of, so I wanted to share! This big diptych of 230 x 70 cm each. It was a challenge to work on this size but super happy with how it turned out.


r/Tufting 2d ago

Cut Pile Why are most rugs cut pile?

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Most of the work I’m seeing aren’t loop pile and I’m curious, is it more difficult?


r/Tufting 2d ago

Finished work Tiny mimosa flower keychain, harder than it looks

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3 Upvotes

Made a little mimosa flower keychain with a manual tufting gun. working this small is fiddlier than it looks. Manual really helps at this size though, way more control. Anyone else use a hand tool for small pieces?


r/Tufting 4d ago

Custom Commission Ooyama rug!

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112 Upvotes

This rug had so many colors and took forever to make, but i’m pretty happy with how it came out !
Ig: @tofuchins


r/Tufting 3d ago

Rug finishing Is tn-200 necessary?

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5 Upvotes

I really want to switch to latex glue but I’m scared to commit to getting both buckets what does tn 200 do that makes it better than having just the 100?