It's been a "debate" now for a couple of years; Charging for digitizing by the stitch or charging by time and complexity. AND, more recently you'll see the influx of folks charging a flat rate for any given design up to a certain stitch count. It is my opinion that I have no idea what […]
I know, I know. Don't you hate the New Year's Resolutions? Do they really help or is it just another sign post to later pinpoint exactly where your good intentions went astray? This year, don't make yourself a resolution, make a plan. Put it down on paper. Hang it up by your desk if you […]
Just dropping in to post a free seasonal design for your download! Please leave a comment about what you think and return often for more free downloadable designs brought to you by NeedleUp Digitizing! Click below to download (dst format) Seasons Greetings ************ NeedleUp Digitizing LLC is owned by Donna Lehmann, a 20 year veteran […]
Late in the year is always the time for working on specialty items what with the holidays coming and fall in the air. For football season we have stadium blankets and heavier coats, school items such as backpacks and special uniforms and everything Christmas including stockings, home items and gifts. When digitizing or embroidering these […]
You know you need to market your embroidery business but you're just not sure what to do....exactly. Sure, you wear clothing with your logo out into the world and you carry your business cards with you at all times. You may have even sent out fliers in the hope of securing a few new customers […]
Since NeedleUp has added a stock design inventory to the world wide web, I've been curious to know.....What are your criteria for purchasing stock designs? I guess it would be different things to different people. Depending on whether you're running a business or just embroidering as a hobby or crafter, but just generally, do you […]
Let's talk about the moralities and political correctness some embroiderers face from time to time. What may be a non-issue for some, really bothers others. Let me just ask: We all know that recreating copyrighted logos and designs is not only wrong but illegal (without permission), but how do you feel about embroidering words or […]
What's the deal with 60 wt thread? Well, here's the skinny....anyone who's ever been frustrated with small lettering (and really, who hasn't?) has one more avenue to try with lower weight thread. The problem is, for those in the commercial production side, it's more trouble than it's worth as far as some are concerned. Not […]
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You've heard the hype. There are lots of auto-digitizing programs out there....some are integrated as part of the higher end embroidery softwares on the market. Some are connected and work through graphics programs like Corel. None are everything they claim to be. I guess they have their place in some niches of the embroidery market […]
