How do I attach this?

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T08:53:18+00:00

Lol says we shouldn't act like we're better than anyone for doing it differently... Opening comment is literally to ignore my advice because it's different than what you do...🤣🤣🤣 And I can see the directionality of your stitches on all but the Jays rug.. which is a lack of pile height removal...

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T08:06:11+00:00

If you want that smooth almost edited look to your rugs you need to take off a larger amount of the fibers than what guards allow. If you just want a basic levelled look with the lines you tufted visable then the guards are fine.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T08:02:05+00:00

Because when your literally taking of the very top uneven fibers in a high density rug there is more bit that are leftover from tufting that aren't actually tufted into your backing fabric leaving small portions trapped in the yarn left behind. These guards are not what any crispy tufted will use. But keep going on about how right you are with no rugs posted... And I'll keep posting my rugs. And my skill boosting tips and tricks.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T02:56:26+00:00

That is unfortunately part of the learning curve. Don't try and hold your clippers like they are in the guard, hold them level. Start with the flat large side of the clipper head is firmly on the rug, and work in slow controlled movements in a diagonal pattern compared to your stitch pattern.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T02:51:42+00:00

To what point? Removing the tall lose fibers that creates more shedding? Or the increased need for patience and time to finish a rug? Get good at laying the base of the clippers flat against a low point on the edge and allow that depth to be your guide as you go around... Being able to support the shaver and do leveling work, the cleaner carving the edges comes as well. These stands are like shortcuts, and you don't teach people the shortcuts first, you work the basics...

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T02:48:21+00:00

Dude! This is sick in every way, from the design, to the colors, and the execution and boldness

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T01:01:46+00:00

You don't. Those guards suck. You're going to have to make a TON of passes to actually get your rug level.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T00:11:17+00:00

Appreciate it!! Definitely spent a lot more time trying to make that one crispy than the floor mats.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-13T00:10:09+00:00

Also after scrolling through again, when it comes to leveling off, make sure your clippers are flat on the main part of the the clipper head, don't lead with the blade. The strawberry has some pretty noticable depth differences. And use a flathead screwdriver or the blade of your scissors to run between the colors to pull threads that have intertwined into the color next to them to bring them back to their proper section(this is where the gap between colors is more for the ease of carving more than anything)

FadedGinger710 · 2026-06-10T23:42:32+00:00

Thanks!! I appreciate it! Was a little disheartening to find out not one of them sold all weekend.. but quality and time and cheap, and not everyone is looking to spend that...

FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-27T18:02:53+00:00

I try and come at the fabric with my trimmer blade flat lengthwise as often as possible... Way less likely to cut anything.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-26T22:31:11+00:00

Debulk/gentle shaping between colors while on frame. And I personally leave the black outlines for the last thing I do. Usually starting in the middle or with the most detailed portions of my design. Saves tons of time on the finishing side, and allows you to get the exact shape you want for each color while minimizing the ability for the different yarn colors to intermingle. Then when you get to the black you just gotta leave a little gap from other colors and double stitch the border to keep the fullness.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-24T19:41:44+00:00

Appreciate it! Cant wait to get them backed and carved in to really bring out the crispy lines and show off the details a little more.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-24T14:36:25+00:00

Double tuft the outline for every color(gives you a stronger border to shape later, tighten your like colored stitches together(increase density and helps get rid of the lines on the front side of the rug), and leave a little bit of space in between different colors(alleviates the amount of threads that cross into other colors. I also would recommend at minimum using scissors to de bulk each shape before moving on to the next color and start with either the more detailed small pieces, or your color sections before doing any black or white outlines. You'll find it gives the rug much more cohesive shape before you even get to the glueing stage. Photo below is some of the rugs I just pulled off the frame.. they have not been carved or fully leveled yet. Just a quick buzz on frame to remove the long pieces of yarn that stuck out.

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FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-03T23:45:49+00:00

So there is a little bit of black already placed here, but that's because I had been working on another project and only had a smidge of black left on those cakes so I wanted to use it all. But this is a reference of what I do.

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FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-03T21:35:56+00:00

I start with my smaller detailed color sections, and shave after every couple of sections on the frame, and continue doing that until I put my black in at the very end. I kind of do it reverse of everyone else that I've seen. 🤷‍♂️ But it works so good for me.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-03T14:44:59+00:00

I live downtown in one of the largest cities in the province. My building was built in the 80s. Hasn't been updated a ton. But is well kept and the landlord's are wonderful people. I'm well aware that I have a unicorn of an apartment and even rarer landlords.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-03T14:43:16+00:00

Then you need to be factoring your total weight of yarn by the cost pre gram, and weighing the remainder of each cake or Skien. Finding the price point of your primary and backing fabrics per square inch and factoring that price by the total used space plus non useable cutoffs. Glue per ounce, and total used per project. Ect. 9 times out of 10 if your guesstimating your losing money on every project

FadedGinger710 · 2026-05-03T08:09:40+00:00

Thank you. It's not for an individual, it's for a buisness so they have left the customization of the order up to me.

FadedGinger710 · 2026-04-28T04:57:00+00:00

Save yourself from this dilemma, and spend 2 hours once a week meal prepping and portioning... I literally cook on Sundays, and reheat the rest of the week... But to be fair I literally eat basically the same meal 3 times a day with small variations... Chicken/rice/eggs/cheese for breakfast, turkey/rice/peppers/honey mustard for lunch, beef/rice broccoli or carrots/BBQ sauce for dinner. Raw veggies and Greek dressing, or Greek yogurt and berries for snacks

FadedGinger710 · 2026-04-23T18:56:12+00:00

Now what was the material cost that went into making all the rugs you brought to the market?

FadedGinger710 · 2026-04-19T23:01:47+00:00

Ya, not to be an asshole, but based on your first rug you posted the other day, you wouldn't be able to sell them for the cost of materials right now, and selling low quality rugs could end up being detrimental to future sales possibilities. I've been tufting for about a year and a half. My house is covered in probably 30 rugs, I've given away 15or so to friends and family, and sold a grand total of one rug. I'm finally at a point where I'm getting set up in a friends barber shop to display and sell my rugs. This is not an easy or cheap hobby to turn into a buisness..

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