#and a rug tufter

[grayscale-kaleidoscope]

Currently weighing the pros/cons of attending the "learn to laser cut & engrave" class at our local library...

They're introducing a "creative room" specifically kitted out with a bunch of different pieces of equipment to rent. As I understand it, you have to attend a class to learn the equipment first, and then you can sign up for studio time to use it and only pay the cost of materials (if applicable.)

The call of Learn New Creative Gadget is strong...

[theartsymadwoman]

Skull covered in vines rug 🌿 I made this :)

[datgreenmonstah]

Got my rugs from my younger brother whom is taking commissions for a custom rug if your interested https://bsky.app/profile/maxdadevil.bsky.social

But I got a salmon(my design) and big challenges cause why is he so unpopular 😭 my boy only has a plate that is merch and that came out in ‘78

Justice for big challenges!

[mismess]

Good god. I need a rug tufter

[giseleharvey]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage Cotton Collection Georgia Tufters 18x30 Blue Bath Rug NEW.

[bhadohirugcompany]

Bhadohi Rug Company: Crafting Excellence in Hand-Tufted Carpets in India

In the heart of India, where artistry meets innovation, Bhadohi Rug Company shines as a beacon of excellence in the world of Hand Tufted Carpet Manufacturers in India. With a heritage that spans generations, we have perfected the art of crafting hand-tufted carpets that are not just floor coverings but exquisite works of art.

Our journey began decades ago in the town of Bhadohi, a place steeped in the tradition of rug making. In Bhadohi, carpet weaving is not just a skill; it's a legacy passed down through generations. At Bhadohi Rug Company, we continue this proud tradition, with artisans who are not just skilled tufters but artists who breathe life into every strand of yarn and every design.

[trippiey]

andreas braz

[fuck-customers]

Working at a craft store my new least favourite thing is people who will see a new kind of craft project or hobby on tiktok and then come into my store without doing even a second of research on it and expect me to tell them every single thing there is to know about it.

Like just because I work at a craft store doesn't make me an expert on every single hobby we cater to. We sell literally thousands of products and I am only given the most minimal amount of product knowledge training, that's it. Most of the info I tell people I get from reading the packaging or from google, which they could do themselves. I am not there to teach you how to do it, that's what classes and youtube tutorials are for, do some god damn research and figure it out yourself.

The other thing is our store is usually so far behind on trends, especially in Australia when most trends are coming from America, it usually takes at least a year or two before our buyers catch on to trends like this, especially if it only went viral on tiktok like a week ago. At the start of covid everyone was asking for rug tufters and now 2 years later we have them and nobody wants them anymore. Fuck micro trends, and fuck people who don't realise that google is free and won't get frustrated with you when you ask it stupid questions 🙃

[funzos]

I love your rugs they're so friendly and sweet

If you don't mind me asking, where do you source your rug fabric from?

Thank you!

I live in Uruguay so I don't have specific shops to recommend but I can share all I know so far about the fabric.

I still have tufting cloth from a big batch I bought from tuft the world when i got my machine, it is a nice quality but unfortunately it became public that this company discriminated against and laid off its trans employees and then tried to hide it so keep that in mind.

I know some tufters who suggest tufting supplies shops such as Tuft Stuff and Tufting.co (US), Tufting Love (EU) or All Things Effy (NZ).

Besides this I also use panama fabric for tufting that I get from local stores and I really recommend it! It can be either cotton, synthetic or a blend. If panama fabric is not available, other types of fabric that use basket weave might work.

Burlap is an option but for tufting gun it's kind of hit or miss, the quality is very variable, it looses tension too fast and it's prone to tearing. For some people it works though.

100% cotton monk's cloth isn't very suitable for tufting gun, tufting cloth is the same kind of weave as monk's cloth but it usually has polyester blend to make the material stretchier and more malleable.

I hope this helps :]

[tufting-co]

monks cloth

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[mumblebeeceramics]

"Have a Nice Day" . First cut-pile rug using my new tufter. The cut-pile is a little bit more finicky than the loop-pile but I am liking the results. Especially the fact that I can trim in some dimensionality and variation post-tuft. (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B42bAVOAyLf/?igshid=15gzt0tld1pv2

[processandenquirymartharitchie]

I need to get my hand ons one of these pneumatic rug tufters and have a go at creating some rugs 

[theartsymadwoman]

👻 hi. back on tumblr, idfk lol I’m ArtsyMadwoman, I make stuff on YouTube.

I just wanna post picture of the stuff I make & this was my first tufted rug that I’m still really proud of. anyway I’m just gunna post my art here with the hopes that it’ll be fun 🥲

[connorrenwick]

Where I Work: Sylvie Johnson of Merida

Dakar-born, Paris-based Sylvie Johnson ventured into the art world completely by accident after visiting a textiles exhibition and falling in love. She immediately took a year off to dive into learning to weave, which led to an apprenticeship for a couturier that had worked for Christian Lacroix and Chanel. She founded her own Parisian atelier and earned the honor of being considered “the refined designer’s source of textiles.” Now, the textile designer is the Creative Director of Merida, a textile design house in Fall River, Massachusetts, where she’s reinvigorated the brand by re-engineering the looms, experimenting with new materials, and working on new techniques. For this month’s Where I Work, Johnson shares a glimpse of the two spaces she works in and how she goes about it.

What’s your studio/work environment like?

I actually have two spaces I work out of on a regular basis. One is in my Paris studio where I am based most of the time. When working in Paris, I prefer my environment to be very organized & quiet. But I also work out of Merida’s Fall River, MA workshop. I love how the workshop takes on an almost musical essence with the rhythm and sound of the machines and looms.

How is your space organized/arranged?

In Paris, my office is almost like a collector’s pied-a-terre but with a minimal aesthetic. I have different libraries to store books, yarns, samples, and color charts. There is lots of artwork that I have collected over the years. In Merida��s Fall River, MA workshop it is much more of an open space that I share with the design team. We are also surrounded by yarns, samples, and books that support a very collaborative environment.

How long have you been in this space? Where did you work before that?

I have been on rue Jacob in Paris for 15 years and in Merida’s Fall River, MA workshop for 2 and a half years.

If you could change something about your workspace, what would it be?

Nothing!

Is there an office pet?

No.

Do you require music in the background? If so, who are some favorites?

I don’t really require music in the background while I work. The music is often in my head while I’m brainstorming and creating. It’s a kind of accumulation of notes that emphasize my ideas. I’m very much a creative in that aspect.

How do you record ideas?

I often go through notebooks with lots of notes & sketches for ideas and new collections.

Do you have an inspiration board? What’s on it right now?

Sometimes! Aside from themed inspirations for Merida’s collections, each rug also has a specific reference point. It can be a small detail from a piece of art, a simple line of poetry, or even something I’ve seen during my travels.

What is your typical work style?

Creation is all the time. It is everything I love and it also happens to be my job. I’m always thinking about materials, volumes, art, and design – all in a certain natural way. Merida’s rugs are all natural, only using rapidly replenishable materials including plant fibers. I very much prefer a scheduled work style but I am always taking notes everywhere and anytime. I keep all of my senses open to fulfill both myself and my work.

What is your creative process and/or creative workflow like? Does it change every project or do you keep it the same?

I’m creating everyday, never for a specific project. Ideally I like to have a library of ideas that I can use at the right time.

What kind of art/design/objects might you have scattered about the space?

In Paris, I have several pieces of archeology including a middle eastern alabastron and a roman antique vase. I always have color charts and textiles strewn about. I love to surround myself with artifacts and books that have inspired me during my travels.

Are there tools and/or machinery in your space?

In my Paris office no but in the Merida Fall River, MA workshop lots! It is a mix of heirloom looms and machines that we combine with handwork to design the rugs.

What tool(s) do you most enjoy using in the design process?

Of course pen and paper – essential to sketching and designing. And then I would say my sampling loom. In Fall River, my essential tool is all of the help from our master weavers. I love the team environment that Merida has created and built in Fall River.

Let’s talk about how you’re wired. Tell us about your tech arsenal/devices.

In Paris, everything is handmade and so is my sampling loom. While in Fall River we have dobby looms for a kind of flat weave. We also have a tufter and jacquard machine.

What design software do you use, if any, and for what?

My team uses a computer punch card dobby to create the woven patterns in Merida’s collection of wool rugs. Multiple rows of holes are punched on each card with one complete card corresponding to one row of the rug design. We also use Pointcarre which is a textile CAD software for jacquard textiles and Hitex, an automatic system for tufting the rugs.

What’s on your desk right now?

A notebook and 2 books, I keep it minimal!

Is there a favorite project/piece you’ve worked on?

I put all of myself into all collections so I choosing a favorite would be like choosing a favorite child! I love them all.

Tell us about a current project you’re working on. What was the inspiration behind it?

For Merida’s 2020 collections, I’m pulling inspiration from the Italian Renaissance and Ottoman Empire as well as unstructured stripes. Portfolio will launch this Spring and Atelier in the fall.

Do you have anything in your home that you’ve designed/created?

In my office I of course have a Merida rug that I designed. At home I designed and created my own curtains as well as my own textiles for a pair of Jeanneret armchairs.

via http://design-milk.com/

from WordPress https://connorrenwickblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/21/where-i-work-sylvie-johnson-of-merida/

[giseleharvey]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage Cotton Collection Georgia Tufters 18x30 Blue Bath Rug NEW.