Rug Tufting Premium Workshop

Name: Rug Tufting Premium Workshop
SKU: PREM202301
Price: 545.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$545.00

Learn to use a rug tufting gun with 100% wool rug yarn as you create your own geometric tufted rug. Meg Brunston of Soft Seams is a fiber artist specializing in tufting, and in this workshop, they teach you how to craft a 2′ x 3′ rectangular rug with bold geometric shapes. “Tufting is the act of needle punch through a backing fabric, in the form of a loop pile or a cut pile, but to me, tufting is essentially painting with fibers,” shares Meg.

This rug tufting kit is one of our most customizable, allowing you to choose from several different colorways—or create your own unique colorway—and optional rug tufting frame add-ons, so you’re only purchasing what you need.

This workshop includes:

A detailed digital workshop led by Meg Brunston of Soft Seams
A live Maker Chat Q&A where you can join in on the creative conversation with the artist and ask questions.
Tools & materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you by Meg Brunston
PDF download reference pattern and written instructions to complement the video tutorial

The tools & materials included in your kit:

Rug tufting gun
Yarn threader
Ten cones of Forte rug yarn* (100% wool, ½ lb each) in the colorway of your choice: Mountain View, Sunkissed, Vintage Blossoms, Mod, Mint Mocha, or your own custom colorway.
Primary tufting cloth, 60″ x 60″
Secondary felt backing cloth
Twill tape, 5yds
Rug adhesive, 1qt
Adhesive applicator tool
Duckbill scissors
Hot glue gun
15 Glue sticks
Acrylic ruler, 24″
Two pairs of nitrile gloves

*All tufting for this project is done with two strands of yarn from two cones of the same color. Each colorway contains five yarn colors, and the 1lb cones have been conveniently split in half for ease of use.

Materials to have at home:

Rug tufting frame with stand, approximately 48″ x 48″ is recommended (see our complete frame + stand add-on below, OR if you already own our 36″ or 48″ hardwood maple tapestry loom, you can purchase just the tufting frame here)
Sharpie or fabric marker
Bowl, plate, or other circular items to help with round shapes
Projector (optional: if you would prefer to project the pattern image onto your cloth)

Note: Due to the oversized nature of this box, this workshop is not eligible for any free shipping promotions.

Difficulty:: Beginner
Make Time:: A Weekend
Kit Type:: Premium Workshop

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Rug Tufting Maple Frame with Legs

Handmade in collaboration with local San Diego woodworkers, this 48" x 48" maple rug tufting frame includes a stabilizing foot stand, frame legs, and assembly instructions. This is an add-on for the Rug Tufting Premium Workshop with Meg Brunston, and pairs beautifully with the workshop, to be used as your base for creating tufted rugs. In the original workshop, Meg demonstrates how to use a rug tufting gun, apply adhesive, add backing fabric, and complete the finishing trim.

This rug tufting frame bundle includes:

Maple rug tufting frame, 48" x 48"
Foot stand
Legs
Assembly instructions

Note: This listing is intended to accompany Meg Brunston’s Rug Tufting Premium Workshop. Purchasing this add-on listing by itself will not allow access to Meg’s digital class or include all the materials in the original workshop.

Add for $275.00

Make More: Rug Tufting Materials

Keep on handcrafting tufted rugs with this materials-only bundle that includes a primary tufting cloth, secondary backing cloth, binding, and an additional carpet adhesive tool. This is an add-on for the Rug Tufting Premium Workshop with Meg Brunston and includes enough rug yarn to make one additional rug when paired with the original workshop and one of the Make More colorways.

This rug tufting materials bundle includes:

Primary tufting cloth, 60" x 60"
Secondary felt backing fabric
Twill tape (binding), 5yds
Carpet adhesive tool
15 glue sticks
Two pairs nitrile gloves

Add for $50.00

Carving Tool & Circular Rug Pattern

Want to add further rug tufting techniques to your skillset? Create a circular tufted rug with a landscape design featuring curved shapes in this intermediate-level workshop. This is an add-on for the Rug Tufting Premium Workshop with Meg Brunston, and we suggest completing that workshop first. This bundle also includes a digital class from Meg, additional binding and backing materials, and a carving tool to speed up the trimming process. When paired with the original workshop and one of our Make More Colorways, you’ll have enough materials to create an additional tufted rug.

This rug tufting bundle includes:

Access to Meg’s Carving Tool & Circular Rug Pattern digital class
Electric rug carver
Primary tufting cloth, 60" x 60"
Secondary felt backing fabric
Twill tape (binding), 5yds
Carpet adhesive tool
15 glue sticks
Two pairs nitrile gloves
Pattern for reference

Note: This listing is intended to accompany Meg Brunston’s Rug Tufting Premium Workshop. Purchasing this add-on listing by itself will not allow access to Meg’s Rug Tufting Premium Workshop digital class or include all the materials in the original workshop.

Add for $135.00

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Customize Your Rug Tufting Colors
$545.00

Hoping to create a tufted rug in your own unique colorway? We’ve got you covered! Choose five different colors of yarn to create your tufted rug design.

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Forte 100% Wool Rug Tufting Yarn
$36.00

These high-quality, durable 100% small batch dyed 100% wool yarn cones come in 18 gorgeous hues, wound one at a time, right here in the USA.

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Rug Tufting Maple Frame (without Legs)
$160.00

Already have our Maple Standing Tapestry Loom? You can use that stand and purchase just this maple frame designed for rug tufting.

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MEG BRUNSTON

RUG TUFTING

Create your own geometric tufted rug as you learn how to use a rug tufting gun, apply adhesive, add backing fabric, and complete finishing trim. Meg Brunston of Soft Seams is a fiber artist specializing in tufting, and they guide you through the fascinating process of crafting a 2' x 3' rug. “Tufting is the act of needle punch through a backing fabric, in the form of a loop pile or a cut pile, but to me, tufting is essentially painting with fibers,” shares Meg.

MORE ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

In your workshop, Meg goes over the basics for your cut pile rug tufting gun, including safety and how to thread your yarn. Meg teaches how to apply the primary backing fabric to the tufting frame, transfer the design, and tuft within the shapes. You’ll also learn how to apply carpet adhesive, secondary backing fabric, and create a neat finishing trim.

100% WOOL RUG TUFTING YARN

The high-quality, durable 100% wool rug yarn featured in these kits is ideal for making vibrant rugs that can handle the everyday wear and tear of repeated foot traffic. After researching yarn vendors all over the world, we are thrilled to offer these small batch dyed yarn cones in 18 beautiful hues, wound one at a time in a custom size for this project right here in the USA. Because the tufting gun and frame are threaded with two strands of yarn in the same color throughout the entire tufting process, you will receive two cones in each color for your project, ready to start tufting.

CUSTOMIZABLE RUG TUFTING KIT

This kit was designed with customization in mind, allowing for your choice of five colorways (or customizing your own unique colorway)and optional rug tufting frame add-ons. Throughout the project, the rug tufting gun is threaded with two strands of yarn from two yarn cones of the same color. Each colorway comes with ten cones of Forte rug yarn (100% wool) in five luscious hues—meaning you’ll have two cones of each color. You’ll also receive all the materials to create your geometric rug, including backing fabrics, carpet adhesive, binding, and duckbill scissors.

Please note that the rug tufting frame is NOT included in the main kit because we know that some makers may already have one. A gorgeous maple rug tufting frame with stabilizing foot stand was handmade by local San Diego woodworkers and is available as an optional add-on, with or without frame legs. If you already have our Maple Standing Tapestry Loom, you can use the legs and purchase the Maple Rug Tufting Frame WITHOUT legs.

More About our Artist: Meg Brunston

Meg Brunston is the artist and teacher behind Soft Seams. They live in the quaint city of Minneapolis, Minnesota with their partner, and two wonderful pets.

Soft Seams began as a passion project that consisted of making a variety of fiber art pieces—including punch needle, rug hooking, and tufting—for fun! As Meg progressed over the years, they realized how much joy they receive from tufting and began taking on tufted commission projects from clients. This focus allowed their virtual storefront to blossom, providing them the opportunity to create seasonal made-to-order pieces. Outside of tufting pieces for themselves and clients, they have fallen in love with teaching others how to tuft. They facilitate workshops out of their home studio monthly and collaborate with local businesses that host workshops out of their store. Their hope is to inspire others through the art of tufting and share with the world that painting with fibers is for everyone.

When Meg is not surrounded by and covered in yarn, they are spending time outside with their dog and good company, reading, devising upcoming projects with new shapes and color combinations, or cooking with their partner.

We can’t wait to see how your tufted rug turns out. Share your creative journey and finished creation with us by tagging @thecraftersbox + @soft.seams in your social posts. Don’t forget to use #thecraftersbox so our community can also see your workshop come to life. Happy making!