What is Tufting?

Tufting is a modern, three-dimensional textile art technique. You use a tufting machine to punch yarn through a stretched fabric base. If you're familiar with punch needling – the manual version – tufting works similarly but is electric, faster, and allows for larger projects.

You’ve probably seen it on social media: people creating their own rugs with a tufting gun. It’s not only impressive to watch – it’s also incredibly fun to do!

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Is Tufting Beginner-Friendly?

Absolutely! With a bit of patience and the right tools, your first tufting project will be a success.

Start with a simple design and build your skills over time.

All of our workshop participants – in the studio and online – had no prior tufting experience and still created their very first rugs with ease.

A Glimpse into Our Tufting Workshops

See how beginners create their first rugs – hands-on, guided, and full of creative energy.

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📦 What Do You Need to Start Tufting?

Here’s a quick overview of the essential tools – all available at Tuftinglove:

💡 Tip: Our Starter Bundles include all of the above – at a special price.

Starter Sets

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Our favorite machine for this? The AK-V – smooth, quiet, and easy to handle.

It’s the one we recommend for beginners, and you’ll find it in all our Starter Sets.

👉 Explore Our AK-V Starter Bundles

Cut vs. Loop Pile

Tufting gives you full control over texture and depth. With cut pile, you get soft, fluffy surfaces – perfect for bold shapes, gradients, and cozy rugs.

Loop pile creates clean lines and structured patterns – great for graphic designs and flat, tactile elements.

Which Tufting Machine Should I Choose?

Never Tufted Before? We’ve Got You!

Join one of our in-person workshops for direct, guided learning.

Or start from home with our Online Workshop:

✔️ Learn at your own pace

✔️ Includes materials knowledge & technique videos

✔️ The perfect beginner-friendly intro

✔️ Lifetime access to all content

Check out our Tuftingworkshops