Here is Andrew's info: Andrew Nordstrom Salem Emblem Shop 1185 12 St. SE Salem, OR 97302 andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx EmblemShop.com 503-362-5333 fax 503-362-0241 I get the material from Troy Company at 800-888-2400. I use the Troylon Material. Aaron Sargent The Linen Barn linen@xxxxxxxxxxx Medford, Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Purvis" <bob.purvis@xxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 5:48 AM Subject: Re: [amayausers] Patches ? > Aaron, > Thank you, good information. Could you forward me the information > related to > where to get the material and Andrew (salem emblems) information? > > thanks bob > > Linen Barn wrote: > > >Bob, > > > >I ordered a twill type material with backing on it specifically for patches. > >Andrew at Salem Emblem refered me to the place to get this and I can look it > >up and give to you if you need it. I usually hoop the material in one of > >the large wood hoops and run 12-25 (depending on patch size) at a time. You > >have to be sure to space them out enough to merrow the edges when done. I > >usually space mine between 1/4' - 1'2" from each other. When I am done I > >send them to Andrew at Salem Emblem and he Merrows them for around $0.75 a > >patch which includes cutting them out. > > > >If you are wanting to embroider on already made patches its a little > >different (I don't do these as they are a real PITA) To do it this way I > >scan in the patch so I know the exact size. I then digitize a walk stitch > >around the border, sew that walk stitch onto backing, which gives you the > >pattern of where to put the patch, then I sew another walk stitch to hold > >the patch down, then sew the name or whatever you want on the patch. Then > >you have to remove the walk stitches to get the patch off the backing. I > >have only done these a few times as they are a real pain. > > > >Most my patches I just have done through BC Supply as they get them done > >overseas for a great price ( just did 150 3.5" x 3.5" patches with 18k > >stitches for $1.83 each, takes around 4 weeks) > > > >Hope this helps !!!!!!!!!!!! > > > > > >Aaron Sargent > >The Linen Barn > >linen@xxxxxxxxxxx > >Medford, Oregon > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Bob Purvis" <bob.purvis@xxxxxxx> > >To: "amaya users group" <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > >Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 9:14 AM > >Subject: [amayausers] Patches ? > > > > > > > > > >>What is the best setup (ie hooping, alignment, etc) for doing patches? > >> > >>After reading the previous postings and calling around I think I agree > >>its more cost effective to outsource it to the many, many companies > >>outsourcing > >>to the asia\pacific region. Even with the +50 minimum. > >> > >>Being curious, I'd still be interested in how to do a patch with my amaya. > >> > >>thanks...bob purvis > >>ckc enterprises > >>qualicum beach bc canada > >> > >> > >>--------------------------------------------------------------------- > >>To unsubscribe, e-mail: amayausers-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >>For additional commands, e-mail: amayausers-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe, e-mail: amayausers-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >For additional commands, e-mail: amayausers-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: amayausers-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For additional commands, e-mail: amayausers-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx