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Here's to the Little Stitchers

From my observation deck
Article Author: 
Helen Hart Momsen
Publication Name: 
Printwear
Publication Date: 
05/01/2008

 

Recently, I visited a wonderful store in Maryland to look at some sewing machines. The dealer, who had an impressive set-up, also sells embroidery machines designed for the “home market,” although I know quite a few professionals (business license and all) who have the same machine.

In the course of our conversation she told me that the Little Stitchers (my name for the hobbyists in the embroidery arena), are quite grateful to the professional (industrial/commercial) segment of the industry because there is quite a trickle-down effect. Designs, support, education—much of which is developed for the larger market—is available to the home sewers and makes their stitching easier and more efficient. They also enjoy going to the trade shows and seeing what is new and what it would take to move up to the world of professional embroidery.

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CPSIA on Lead

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 1:05am | by Administrator

 

BETHESDA, Md.—The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posts a new lead policy regarding the testing and certification of children’s products under Section 101 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

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Printwear People

Fri, 09/04/2009 - 1:01am | by Administrator

 

Headwear USA (Frederick, Md.) hires Scott Wood as vice president of sales and marketing. In this position, he will work closely with the CEO and sales manager to strengthen the company’s relationships with current clients and grow new industry relationships.

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Long Beach Hosts Three Shows Under One Roof!

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 1:04am | by Administrator

 

More than 12,500 register for acclaimed trade expo and education conference.

 

Proving the entrepreneurial spirit is still alive and well, more than 12,500 professionals registered for National Business Media’s blockbuster three-in-one trade event at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, Calif., July 30-Aug. 1.

This premier exposition and education conference featured The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show, The Printwear Show and The Awards and Engraving Show all together in 65,000 square feet of exhibit space. A total of 167 exhibiting companies from across all three industries were on handi to present the very latest products for signmaking, digital printing, apparel decorating, engraving and personalization.

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