Tufting, once considered a mid-twentieth-century craft, has been transformed into an art. Part art book, part how-to guide, their book also shares 15 projects that range from floor mats and rugs to wall hangings and shawl collars…This will provide great inspiration.”
—Booklist
?"Order your yarn, tufting gun, and other supplies because you'll be ready to get started once you finish reading this! A wonderfully written book that weaves together the history of rugs, fun facts, great instruction—and filled with gorgeous full-color photos."
—Christina Roberts, Director of Education, Fabric Workshop and Museum
"Not only is Tim Eads one of the most respected and knowledgeable artists in his field, but he's one of the best teachers as well. I know this from firsthand experience watching him share his love of tufting to students as a visiting teacher in my studio. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning tufting or expanding their knowledge."
—Arounna Khounnoraj, artist, author, and co-founder of bookhou
"An informative and rich compendium of all things tufting, heavy on examples with great illustrations."
—Nami Yamamoto, Director of Studio Operations, Fabric Workshop and Museum
04/01/2024
Tufting is a traditional approach to rug making in which rugs are created using one needle at a time. This book by artists/business owners Alexander and Eads describes the variety of tufting machines one can use, which types of pile each device makes, and how they vary. The authors guide readers through the types of tools, materials, and techniques to employ. They show readers how to set up a tufting studio in their home, and they offer guidelines, patterns, and tips as well. The projects aren't just for rugs; there are designs that range from making a shawl to tufting a cat tree. Readers who are more familiar with numbered, outlined patterns with pictures at every step may find parts of this book hard to follow, but it still includes 175 full-color photographs of the projects. Purple and blue information boxes are sprinkled throughout the book, providing great examples of the historical evolution of this art form. Overall, it's a good and solid guide for readers wanting to try something different. VERDICT This gorgeous, colorful manual for tufting rugs, decor, and wearable art is best suited for intermediate crafters.—Britt Fechtman