[amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
- From: "Ruth Williams" <lrw12761@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:02:06 -0700
MessageDebra
Hang in there girl, I have just opened my own shop after having my machine in
my home for the last 8 months, decided I needed more exploser, so we can think
of each other in our adventures. We can keep each other posted , ok?
Ruth Williams
lrw12761@xxxxxxxxxxxx
L & R Embroidery
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From: Edna Khalifeh
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 3:47 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
Hi Debra,
Are you planning to go to Denver for the week long training? I need to go
before Christmas as that will be my one year anniv. with the Amaya. Definitely
before snow season starts! Let me know! Edna
edna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.etchedinthread.com
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Debra Hahn
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 1:01 PM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
Thank you Jack and Ed for your replies!
I can really identify with what you said Jack...I really enjoy interacting
with the customers and since I was responsible for delivering the finished
orders to our customers, it was always fun to see how excited they were about
the garments that we had finished for them. In truth, I didn't think about the
fact that my partners rarely got to see that side of the business since they
pretty much handled just the production side.
At any rate, I attended the training seminar here in Houston and I learned
enough to help me make up my mind that I am going to attend the formal training
offered by Melco and try to continue this business on my own. With the tips
that Melco provided to me at the seminar I was able to resolve the thread break
issues on the piquet shirt I was struggling with prior to attending the
seminar.
Thanks again for the words of support and encouragement!
Debby Hahn
Coyote Design, Inc.
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jack Fuller
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 1:17 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
Debby
I guess just about everyone in this business has had make that decision-
whether to go on or do something else. Embroidery does satisfy that creative
urge I think most of us have. But then there is that "WOW" factor. Customers
see their job and they get that big grin on their face and look at you like its
Christmas morning. I have to admit I am in it for the WOW factor. I get real
joy in being able to make someone's day. For me it is 99% about being of
service. And I make a little money too.
It sounds like you may have been abandoned by your friends. It must feel
real hollow inside having to make a business decision and not knowing all you
need to know. But if you decide to stay, there are several dozen people on this
list who have been there, done that and have the polo shirt. And very few of us
are bashful. You can ask any question be it dumb or profound. Someone here has
an answer or knows someone else who might. You are welcome here and we will
help.
Jack
Jack Fuller
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of E. Orantes
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 18:28
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: In or OUT of the business???
Debbie,
Whatever you do, know that embroidery is a trade that takes years to
get really good at. Not unlike many others. If you are on a fence (so to
speak), consider how much time you will be willing to devote to continued
training- not only this one training class you will be taking. And this
includes all those late nights spent sewing, tweaking, sewing, tweaking,
sewing, tweaking,.... if you know what I mean. We've had some customers of
ours comment .. "That's all you do.. push the green button and the machine does
all the work. How neat!" I wanted to go crazy at that point but I held back.
If you do wind up getting out of the business, I wish you luck in what
ever you decide to do.
Oh yeah, where are you located. Folks on the list will want to know.
Take care,
Ed Orantes
504-258-6260
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Debra Hahn
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 2:24 PM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: thead breaks
Hello to all!
My name is Debby and I own a home based embroidery business. I own TWO
Amaya machines bought in July 2003. This is my first "posting " to this web
site and I have been reading every posting trying to learn as much as I can
about the Amaya's. Although I own the equipment I have only recently started
trying to learn the embroidery side of the business. My partners were
responsible for doing the actual embroidery in the past and are no longer
involved in the business (sigh)...so it' pretty much a "one woman" show at the
moment.
I am trying to decide whether to sell the machines or to "learn the
trade" myself. I am absolutely OVERWHELMED by what I have to learn in order to
continue this business. So, if anyone is interested in acquiring my equipment
I would definitely consider the offer. I am scheduled to attend a training
session this week.
In the meantime...
I would like to know how I can tell if I have the newer hook assembly
that has been mentioned in this e-mail.
Secondly, I struggle with thread breaks on PIQUET shirts (60/40 blend).
I can sew out the same logo on denim or backing or twill without a problem but
as soon as I try to put a simple two line text logo on this particular shirt I
have MULTIPLE thread breaks despite adjusting tension, needle depth, changing
needles, changing thread, etc.
I have not tried using Solvy on piquet...I'm going to try that next to
see if that helps.
Any suggestions on why I would have numerous thread breaks on a piquet
60/50 blend shirt but not on another material would be most appreciated.
I have already learned a great deal from your postings. Thank you.
Perhaps one day I will be able to give back to the group.
Debby
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of IHSpecial@xxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 9:00 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: thead breaks
I reduced my thread breaks by 90% when I changed the hook assembly.
It's amazing how much smoother it stitches now. Wish I had known to do it a
long time ago.
Lou
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