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Why are there loops in my stitches?
Your embroidery machine is steadily stitching out the prettiest design when all of a sudden, disaster strikes. A series of…
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Know Your Needles!
Never underestimate the power of your embroidery machine needle! This seemingly lowly element of the embroidery process-one that some of…
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What stabilizer gives the best results?
Stabilizers, or backings and toppings, are probably the most agonized over of all embroidery choices. This agony is perhaps due…
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Shorten the Distance: Increase Embroidery Sales with This Unique Tool
How many times have you tried to help a customer match a color? Squinting, holding a thread chart, and a…
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What metallic thread options are available to embroiderers?
Not only is there a choice of colors, including multi and ombre to choose from, but metallic embroidery threads are…
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Top Embroidery Problems & How to Fix Them
Several books have been written on this popular subject, but for the sake of brevity, let’s look at some of…
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Embroidery Markets for the Summer Months
It may not be a homework assignment any longer, but it could be a challenge to accept for the summer…
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What sectors does fire-resistant embroidery thread serve?
As industries have increased their safety concerns and raised safety standards, we’ve seen the need for fire-resistant embroidery thread flourish.…
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How can shops better brand themselves?
According to a Cone Communications/Ebiquity Global CSR Study, 90 percent of consumers would switch brands to one associated with a…
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How can embroiderers enhance a stock design?
If you do no digitizing of your own and are dependent on purchasing stock designs, no worries! Take a look…
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The Anatomy of an Embroidery Needle
To best judge the importance of your needles, it helps to understand their anatomy and functions. These are the different…
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Shopping for a Digitizer: Things to Check Off Your List
As important as your machine technician is to your embroidery business-if you don’t do your own digitizing-your digitizer is right…
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Starting an Embroidery Business: Keys to Success
Once you’ve done your research and you’ve made it past the “10 Steps to Start Your Business” offered by the…
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How can embroiderers create designs that stand out from the crowd?
Go bold. Like paint to an artist, an overwhelming amount of thread colors is both inspiring and enticing. Within thread…
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Is stabilizer required when embroidering canvas tote bags?
Backing is not only an aide in stabilizing the item you are about to embroider; it is also an aide…
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How do I tell the difference between knit and woven fabrics when choosing the proper backing?
Knit fabrics consist of a continuous strand of yarn or thread that is looped or knitted to create the fabric. It…
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