19 May 2025 - 3 min read
Build Your Own Tufting Frame – Guide & Measurements
A solid tufting frame is essential for tufting success. This guide shows you how to build your own tabletop frame easily—with exact dimensions and pro tips.
JJenni
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16 May 2025 - 2 min read
Why High-Quality Tufting Cloth Made from 100% Polyester Is the Best Choice
Not all tufting cloths are created equal. Learn why 100% polyester cloth is the most reliable choice for any tufting project – big or small.
JJenni
2 May 2025 - 2 min read
What Do 60/60 and 70/70 Mean in Tufting Cloth?
If you’ve ever looked into buying tufting cloth, you’ve probably come across terms like 60/60, 70/70, or even 80/80. But what do these numbers actually mean – and how do they affect your tufting process? In this blog post, we’ll explain what these numbers represent and how to choose the right fabric for your tufting project.
2 May 2025 - 3 min read
Why Monk’s Cloth Is Not Tufting Cloth – and What the Real Difference Is
Do you want to learn how to tuft at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home? Then the Online Tufting Workshop from Tuftinglove on Skool.com is perfect for you! In this course, Jenni will guide you step by step – from setting up the materials to working with the tufting machine and finishing your first DIY rug. Ideal for beginners and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the world of tufting.
JJenni
31 Mar 2025 - 5 min read
Online Tufting Workshop - Your studio on the internet
Do you want to learn how to tuft at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home? Then the Online Tufting Workshop from Tuftinglove on Skool.com is perfect for you! In this course, Jenni will guide you step by step – from setting up the materials to working with the tufting machine and finishing your first DIY rug. Ideal for beginners and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the world of tufting.
JVJennifer von Känel
17 Mar 2025 - 3 min read
Tufting and punch needle shipping from Germany
From now on, we will not only ship from Switzerland, but also directly from Germany! This means faster delivery times and no more customs fees for all customers in the EU. Our new warehouse in Leipzig ensures smooth processing so that your tufting and punch needle materials arrive faster and with less hassle. Order now without long waiting times and start your next creative project!
JVJennifer von Känel
3 Mar 2025 - 4 min read
Which Tufting Yarn should you buy?
Whether it's carpet wool for durable runners, soft acrylic yarn for sofa cushions or heat-resistant wool for pot holders – each material has its own advantages. This guide will help you determine which yarn thickness is optimal for your tufting machine, why cones are the best winding form and how different yarns affect the lifespan of your machine. Read on now and find the perfect yarn for your tufting project!
JVJennifer von Känel
22 Feb 2025 - 7 min read
Punch Needle Seat Cushion Tutorial
The comprehensive Punch Needle seat cushion tutorial – the step-by-step guide to creating a cosy DIY seat cushion for stools. From choosing the right materials and using the special Punch Needle frame to practical tips for beginners and advanced tufting enthusiasts – this tutorial offers everything you need for your next creative needlework project.
JVJennifer von Känel
17 Feb 2025 - 8 min read
Change the cutting height on the AK-I and AK-V tufting machines tutorial
Easily change the cutting height of your AK-I and AK-V tufting machine yourself! Our blog shows you how in three easy steps.
JVJennifer von Känel
10 Dec 2024 - 6 min read
Tufting Machines Guide
Your guide for beginners and advanced users - the right tufting machine makes all the difference. Everything you need to know about tufting machines: from classic entry-level models such as the AK-I and AK-II to innovative all-rounders such as the AK-Duo and the quiet AK-V. We also reveal what you should look out for when buying to avoid cheap copies and enjoy tufting in the long term.
JVJennifer von Känel
30 Nov 2024 - 9 min read
Difference between the Tufting Courses
Discover the differences between our tufting courses! Whether it's a taster course or a full-day course, at Tuftinglove you can experience creative carpet tufting without any prior knowledge. Design wall hangings, rugs or coasters and learn how to use professional tufting machines. Choose from a variety of designs and yarns. Courses in Zurich, Bern, St. Gallen and Aarau. Perfect for beginners and creatives!
JVJennifer von Känel
12 Nov 2024 - 7 min read
Tufting Studio Conversion
Find out everything about the expansion of our tufting studio and how we are creating more space for creative freedom! In this blog post, we share the highlights of our studio renovation to meet the increasing demand for tufting courses and open studio access. Read how we are offering the ultimate tufting experience in Switzerland with additional space, more storage and new work areas. Perfect for anyone who wants to live out their passion for tufting!
JVJennifer von Känel
29 Oct 2024 - 14 min read
Tufting Material Overview
In this blog, you will learn what materials you need to get started with tufting. For your first tufting project, you need a good tufting machine like the AK-I, a sturdy frame with stretched tufting fabric, yarn on cones, waterproof adhesive and a suitable backing. Accessories such as a clipper and thread cutters make working with tufting easier and more precise.
JVJennifer von Känel
15 Oct 2024 - 9 min read
What is Tufting and how does it work?
Tufting is a technique used to provide textile surfaces with pile and is used to make carpets, upholstery and much more. Jenni from Tuftinglove explains how the tufting machine works, the types of tufting such as cut and loop pile, as well as the origin and history of this versatile craftsmanship.
JVJennifer von Känel
1 Oct 2024 - 4 min read
Open House at Tuftinglove
On November 10, Tuftinglove will open its doors in Suhr. Experience exciting tufting demos, test machines, enjoy discounts and take part in the collaborative work.
JVJennifer von Känel
2 Sept 2024 - 6 min read
Tuft your Lieblingsstück coaster at the Christmas market in Aarau 2024
Tuft your own rug coaster at the Aarau Christmas market! With Tuftinglove you can create a unique masterpiece in just 1 to 1.5 hours. Choose from over 36 colors and let Jenni and her team introduce you to the art of tufting. Perfect as a gift or for yourself!
JVJennifer von Känel
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