The Rug Tufting Log is a free 14-page printable PDF for rug tufters. It includes goals, rug project, yarn stash, tools & supplies and techniques to try, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Make bold rugs with this tufting log. Includes goals, rug project pages, yarn stash, equipment, techniques to try, ideas, cost and pricing, finished rugs and wish list.

What's inside the rug tufting log

  • Goals
  • Rug Project
  • Yarn Stash
  • Tools & Supplies
  • Techniques to Try
  • Ideas & Sketches
  • Cost & Pricing
  • Finished Rugs
  • Wish List
  • Notes

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All 14 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Log Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Goals
  • 5. Rug Project
  • 6. Yarn Stash
  • 7. Tools & Supplies
  • 8. Techniques to Try
  • 9. Ideas & Sketches
  • 10. Cost & Pricing
  • 11. Finished Rugs
  • 12. Wish List
  • 13. Notes
  • 14. Thank you page

Who this rug tufting log is for

This log is for rug tufters using tufting guns to create rugs, mats, wall hangings and mirrors with bold designs and soft textures. It suits beginners setting up a first frame and makers selling custom rugs. Tufting uses lots of yarn, backing cloth and glue, and every design needs planning for pile height and color placement, so careful records help you estimate materials, avoid running out mid-project and price custom work properly.

How to use your rug tufting log

Set tufting goals, such as a first round rug or a custom order. Plan each rug project with size, design, pile type and colors. Track your yarn stash by color and weight. List tools and supplies like backing cloth, glue and carving shears. Try new techniques such as carving or mixing cut and loop pile. Sketch designs, work out cost and pricing, photograph finished rugs and keep a wish list.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Rug Tufting Log questions

Can I estimate yarn for a rug?

Yes. Plan it on the project page. Look for the "Yarn Stash" page in the 14-page rug tufting log. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Does it help price custom rugs?

Yes. Other pages in the 14-page rug tufting log include "Goals", "Rug Project" and "Yarn Stash", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Can I track backing and glue?

Yes. Use the tools and supplies page. Other pages in the 14-page rug tufting log include "Goals", "Rug Project" and "Yarn Stash", so related notes stay together. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Is the Rug Tufting Log really free?

Yes, the Rug Tufting Log is completely free for personal use. Download the 14-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.

What size is the Rug Tufting Log?

The Rug Tufting Log comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 14 pages.