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Inspiring articles on tufting art, home decor and handmade design

Decor · July 21, 2026

Rugs With Names and Logos: Personal and Corporate Design Options

How are handmade rugs and panels with names, logos or short text designed? Letter thickness limits, sizing, brand colours and the corporate ordering process.

Decor · July 19, 2026

Hanging Art Without Drilling: Fixings and Systems

The type of wall decides the fixing. What to use on concrete, plasterboard and brick, how to hang without drilling, and how to secure heavier panels.

Tufting · July 17, 2026

Cut Pile or Loop Pile? The Difference Between Tufted Surfaces

Tufting has two basic surfaces: cut loops and uncut loops. Durability, appearance, upkeep, and which one suits which room.

Gifts · July 15, 2026

Commissioning a Pet Portrait: Canvas, Tufting and Choosing the Photo

Thinking of a portrait of your cat or dog? Which technique, which size and which photograph actually work, a practical guide from the studio.

Gifts · July 13, 2026

What to Give Someone Moving Into a New Home: Eight Lasting Ideas

What do you give someone moving house? Eight gift ideas that get used rather than forgotten, and three rules that make choosing much easier.

Inspiration · July 11, 2026

Original or Print? The Difference in Price, Value and Ownership

An original painting, an original print and a reproduction differ. What separates them, what sets the price, and what to check when buying your first piece.

Tufting · July 9, 2026

What Is Tufting? Technique, Materials and Use, from an Artist's View

What is tufting, and how does it differ from industrial production and punch needle? The technique, materials and uses of handmade tufting, explained.

Decor · July 7, 2026

What Size Rug and Picture for a Living Room? A Sizing Guide

What size rug for a living room, what size picture for a wall? Practical calculations based on your sofa, common dimensions, and the sizing mistakes people make.

Gifts · July 5, 2026

Giving Art as a Gift: Who It Suits, What to Choose, and How

Giving art can feel risky, yet chosen well it outlives every other gift. Who it suits, what to choose, what size, and how to lower the risk of a miss.