Answer: tufting

AnswerCrossword Clue
tuftingbunch of feathers, hairs, grass, etc., growing or fastened together
tuftingtufts collectively, esp. as decoration
tuftingthe act of tufting
tuftingcluster of threads tied together at the base
tuftingthe act or process of making tufts
tuftingto furnish or decorate with tufts