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Good morning,

I have been searching around and was surprised to find nothing on the subject of embroidery.  Does that not fall under personalization?  I have gained a wealth of information here and would like to find the same for embroidery, but not sure where else to look.

Sorry about the typo!

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Chad Cox
BG Engraving
Derby KS
316.265.2686 EXT8344
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Hi Chad,

I believe that the Graphics Pro Magazine formerly NBM will be a better resource for you on embroidery. I find that Graphics Pro is very complimentary to our beloved trade organization APA. More geared towards vinyl signage and printing then their award coverage. Also another resource for CorelDraw Help which is never a bad thing lol. There is no cost as they are ad supportive from their supplier members.

Graphics Pro

Good Luck

regards
Dave

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David Cassens CRS
Arista Trophies & Awards
Bergenfield NJ
201.665.0448
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You may find that asking your embroidery questions yields answers.  While certainly not the focus, there are many people here whose shop has branched out into embroidery.

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Amy Werninger
High Point Award and Gift
Kingston NH 03848
603.347.1483
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Hi Chad, Gaston Screen Printing and Embroidery is a very good source.  I have worked with them for 22 years. 8620 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC, 28214-8059 United States
(704) 399-0459
The owner is Kurt Rawald.
They do high quality work for a fair price and are usually very reactive to lead-times.
Tell him I sent you.  :)  good luck.
Carol

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Carol Cummins
Mint Masters Inc
Franklin Park IL
312.218.5551
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Thank you all for your replies.  I had forgotten about Graphics Pro.  I've been to a couple NBM shows but was not focusing on embroidery at the time.

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Chad Cox
BG Automation, LLC
Derby KS
316.265.2686 EXT8344
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Hi @Chad Cox! Chase Street Accessories & Engraving does embroidery, but on a very small scale. We have one 10-needle machine. I look at it as a way to not have to say "no" to regular customers. It's definitely not bread-and-butter.'

What questions do you have?​

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Shana Beach CRS
Owner
Chase Street Accessories & Engraving
Baltimore MD
833.332.4273 EXT300
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Hi Chad,
Thank you for posting this. You're correct, APA does not have a lot of resources regarding embroidery or even vinyl signage. As Education Chair, one of my goals is to bring more embroidery and vinyl education to APA for this year , the 2023 Expo and beyond. 

Stay tuned!

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Mark Case
The Finer Line, Inc.
Itasca IL
847.884.1611
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