tuft the world

a visual how-to guide on the craft of tufting rugs, home decor, and more from the duo behind tuft the world, the tufting company that has helped launch and educate a new generation of tufters. tuft the world is an easy-to-follow and beautifully illustrated guide to tufting, whether you’re creating your first project or are a seasoned tufter. brought to you by the preeminent experts in the machine-tufting field, this detailed crafting guide shows you, through step-by-step instructions and 175 full-color photographs, how to create contemporary, stylish, and enjoyable machine-tufted rugs, clothes, and objects. within these pages, you'll learn about: tufting machines, materials, and techniques workspace setup how to create projects from start to finish, including everything from a bathmat, bedside rug, shawl collar, or chair slipcover to a picture frame, sculptural work of art, or stunning tufted cat tree!