Holly and Nita are digitizing and working on sample projects this week. All the design sets going into their Signature Collections and their Fuwari Collections will have examples of how the designs can be used on the front cover of their cases. This means a LOT of stitch-outs still need to be completed and photos taken of every project as it is finished.
Having been in business for over 6 years now, we know what work is, but preparing for retail distribution adds a whole new dimension to what we've done in the past. Along with this work, everyone still has their normal stuff to do also. Digitizing, handling customer support, etc. I'm thinking we'll need a vacation when this prep work is done!
I went to JoAnn's a couple days ago to buy a dressmakers form. The clerks always have surprised looks on their faces when I come into one of their stores and shop. Maybe I don't look like the "normal" JoAnns customer! LOL!
I'll post project photos as they are completed so you all can see what they look like.
-- Larry
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Are there any fuwari designs available for sale or download? Please explain a little about the cutting process that will be needed. Is a special thread used?
Thanks.
Sheron
Hi Sheron,
The designs are being made ready right now. Holly and I have been working like crazy to get them all ready for launching at VDTA, which is a big dealer event in Las Vegas, happening in February 2008. The designs will start showing up at your local dealers soon after that.
There is a special bobbin thread used for Fuwari designs and also a special pad. Then the finished embroidery is either taken to your local dealer or sent to us for the processing. Many dealerships will have the processing machines in their stores.
If you live in an area where one is not available, we do have one in our warehouse and will be making the service available, for a small fee, to those who need it. The cutting process will shear away the pad that you stitch the Fuwari design with and leave the beautiful Furry embroidery on your fabric.
CJ has been trained on the cutting process machine and will be helping to train others also. We will have much more information available soon.
You are going to LOVE this embroidery! It is amazing,
Nita
Posted by Sheron Dresser | December 28, 2007 1:39 PM
Posted on December 28, 2007 13:39