tufting

American  

[tuhf-ting] / ˈtʌf tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of making tufts.

2. tufts collectively, especially as decoration.

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Etymology

Origin of tufting

First recorded in 1545–55; tuft + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

I started tufting four or five years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Visitors can walk through much of the workspace, where staff members are on hand to demonstrate and explain the weaving, knitting, lasering, tufting and embroidery techniques employed today.

From Washington Post

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

Mr. Porten was there to help her master the operation of a tufting gun, the tool she uses to create much of her fiber art.

From New York Times

“Don’t hold back if you hate the tufting on the sofa or the fringe on the pillows.”

From Seattle Times