Etymology
Origin of tufting
Example Sentences
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Check that the fabric pattern matches, and also look for other quality points, such as sturdiness of the frame, cleaned and brightened exposed wood, even tufting, tight stitching, and smooth and ample padding.
From Washington Post • May 3, 2022
“Don’t hold back if you hate the tufting on the sofa or the fringe on the pillows.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2021
Industrial carpet tile can be thought of as a kind of three-layer sandwich, made from tufting on top, filler in the middle and backing on the bottom.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2021
For those who were already working or studying in creative fields, the craft of tufting helped them find their niche.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2021
There ain't a trust concern in the business can show finer springs or better tufting.
From Just Around the Corner Romance en casserole by Hurst, Fannie
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