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What does digitizing look like?

In my FAQs, I defined digitizing as “…the process of creating a file that the embroidery machine can read and execute.It involves converting drawings to a computer file that embroidery machines read and stitch, similar to computer programming. Depending on the complexity/size of the original artwork or design, digitizing can be simple or complex, and the fee to digitize a…
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Unique Medium for Embroidery – Balsa Wood

There are a few surprising items that can be embroidered, under certain conditions. Balsa wood is one of them. Balsa wood is porous enough to withstand needle pokes if it is properly stabilized on the back. You can make card covers, box covers, plaques, nameplates, etc. with embroidered balsa wood, The embroidery designs must be low density, or the design…
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Why choose Needle Moon Embroidery?

You have many choices for embroidery services, so why choose Needle Moon Embroidery (NME)?: My customers have told me: My prices are fair, even low, compared to other embroiderers I do small jobs a brick-and-mortar business would normally turn down The quality is excellent My turnaround is quicker than expected in most cases They love supporting a home-based business that…
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Why is Embroidery so Expensive?

Embroidery prices can be a bit surprising to the first-time buyer. Many people assume it involves simply putting a design on a machine and pressing a button. Here are some of the reasons embroidery can be so expensive: Embroidery machine – Home machines can cost as low as $500 and upwards of $20,000. Yes, four zeros. Here is a link…
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