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I just wanted to say that although I agree with Barb in her previous post that the Amaya was designed for mass production embroidery, I think there's another use for it as well and that is high quality embroidery for one-of-a-kind designs in home decor and clothing as well as caps, logo apparel, etc. I do all of the above and as much as I also love the Viking domestic machines, they cannot produce a huge design without babysitting the sewout and some could literally take hours to complete. I think Melco targets both markets of embroidery.
Another note is this . . . embroidery is not a new trend. It's been around since clothing. Somewhere along the timeline, someone decided that embroidery could be done cheaply and now some embroiderers are sacrificing quality for quantity and some are even going overseas to get the cheapest price just so they can stay in business. That's unfortunate since embroidery represents success and status and celebration of newborns, the passing of loved ones, war veterans and heroes, royalty, weddings, cultural textile art, and milestones. Embroidery is supposed to be beautiful and cherished, not slapped onto a tee-shirt or hat and sold on some boardwalk or casino for a couple of bucks but somehow it's being done as cheap promotional gimmicks.
I would like to see embroidery kept specialized and artful, and not down the route of dollar store bargain bins. Celebrate it and if someone wants promotional and less expensive advertising on their clothing, direct them to a garment printer whose purpose is more appropriate and the pricing is within those guidelines and end-use. I love quality embroidery and my passion is strong for the art and history of it. I would just like to bring appreciation back for the art of stitchery.
As an accomplished hand embroiderer as well as machine embroiderer, some of these designs would take months to complete by hand. I LOVE the ability to use a high quality machine to create high quality customized embroidery pieces. Anyone else feel this way?
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Gee, all those Brother subjects are intended for the home sewing/embroidery machines. I have two Viking emb machines and also teach for my Viking dealer. I love projects. But that's not what my Amaya is all about. It's a business machine, a production machine. I can do very creative things with it, but it wasn't designed for onesie kinds of applications. Personally, I don't want Melco hiring a bunch of people to design projects. More people mean higher product cost. This list is the best support you could hope for.
Just my humble opinion.
Barb
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Barbara Bunker
BMB Custom Embroidery
Broomfield, Colorado
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Marilou Johnstone <[email protected]>
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This just showed up in my email. It is a Newsletter from Brothers. Since I may not be able to send the entire email, I have cut & pasted the subjects onto this email for your reference.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
> Introducing Stitch Regulators on our Top-of-the-Line Machines
> Combination Sewing & Embroidery Machines
> In the News
> Accessory of the Month
> Join the Brother Dream Team
> Free Design & Project of the Month
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WHY CAN'T MELCO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS? I suggested this 5 years ago when I took my training. I would love to learn a new technique each month or see what their special of the month is.
Another note is this . . . embroidery is not a new trend. It's been around since clothing. Somewhere along the timeline, someone decided that embroidery could be done cheaply and now some embroiderers are sacrificing quality for quantity and some are even going overseas to get the cheapest price just so they can stay in business. That's unfortunate since embroidery represents success and status and celebration of newborns, the passing of loved ones, war veterans and heroes, royalty, weddings, cultural textile art, and milestones. Embroidery is supposed to be beautiful and cherished, not slapped onto a tee-shirt or hat and sold on some boardwalk or casino for a couple of bucks but somehow it's being done as cheap promotional gimmicks.
I would like to see embroidery kept specialized and artful, and not down the route of dollar store bargain bins. Celebrate it and if someone wants promotional and less expensive advertising on their clothing, direct them to a garment printer whose purpose is more appropriate and the pricing is within those guidelines and end-use. I love quality embroidery and my passion is strong for the art and history of it. I would just like to bring appreciation back for the art of stitchery.
As an accomplished hand embroiderer as well as machine embroiderer, some of these designs would take months to complete by hand. I LOVE the ability to use a high quality machine to create high quality customized embroidery pieces. Anyone else feel this way?
Previous Post:
Gee, all those Brother subjects are intended for the home sewing/embroidery machines. I have two Viking emb machines and also teach for my Viking dealer. I love projects. But that's not what my Amaya is all about. It's a business machine, a production machine. I can do very creative things with it, but it wasn't designed for onesie kinds of applications. Personally, I don't want Melco hiring a bunch of people to design projects. More people mean higher product cost. This list is the best support you could hope for.
Just my humble opinion.
Barb
--
Barbara Bunker
BMB Custom Embroidery
Broomfield, Colorado
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Marilou Johnstone <[email protected]>
.................................................. .............................
This just showed up in my email. It is a Newsletter from Brothers. Since I may not be able to send the entire email, I have cut & pasted the subjects onto this email for your reference.
.................................................. .................................................. .......
IN THIS ISSUE:
> Introducing Stitch Regulators on our Top-of-the-Line Machines
> Combination Sewing & Embroidery Machines
> In the News
> Accessory of the Month
> Join the Brother Dream Team
> Free Design & Project of the Month
.................................................. .................................................. .......
WHY CAN'T MELCO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS? I suggested this 5 years ago when I took my training. I would love to learn a new technique each month or see what their special of the month is.
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