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Why My Embroidery Booth Became the Most Watched Part of the Conference..

Why My Embroidery Booth Became the Most Watched...

At a conference in Charlotte, I thought I was setting up a vendor booth. What I actually set up was movement. Sound.Motion.Curiosity.And a booth that refused to sit quietly in...

Why My Embroidery Booth Became the Most Watched...

At a conference in Charlotte, I thought I was setting up a vendor booth. What I actually set up was movement. Sound.Motion.Curiosity.And a booth that refused to sit quietly in...

Embroidery, Handwriting & the Beauty of Slow Things..

Embroidery, Handwriting & the Beauty of Slow Th...

A handwritten thank you note at a live embroidery booth in Charlotte reminded me that both embroidery and handwriting carry something modern technology often can’t: evidence of care, time, and...

Embroidery, Handwriting & the Beauty of Slow Th...

A handwritten thank you note at a live embroidery booth in Charlotte reminded me that both embroidery and handwriting carry something modern technology often can’t: evidence of care, time, and...

Innovation, Evolution & Exhibition at the Conference Booth..

Innovation, Evolution & Exhibition at the Confe...

A 4-day conference booth in Charlotte turned into a live testing ground for embroidery innovation, customer behavior insights, and experiential marketing. From floating garments and pet vest embroidery to real-time...

Innovation, Evolution & Exhibition at the Confe...

A 4-day conference booth in Charlotte turned into a live testing ground for embroidery innovation, customer behavior insights, and experiential marketing. From floating garments and pet vest embroidery to real-time...

Colonel is so handsome in his Cape Bandana - West & Remount Custom Apparel

How I Learned to Embroider Without Hooping Ever...

A behind-the-scenes look at experimenting with floating garments during live embroidery at a conference booth. From dog vests like Hazel’s to cape-style bandanas for Colonel, here’s how real-time problem solving...

How I Learned to Embroider Without Hooping Ever...

A behind-the-scenes look at experimenting with floating garments during live embroidery at a conference booth. From dog vests like Hazel’s to cape-style bandanas for Colonel, here’s how real-time problem solving...

Day 1 Curiosity. Day 2 Momentum. Day 3 Overwhelm.

Day 1 Curiosity. Day 2 Momentum. Day 3 Overwhelm.

I started the conference with zero sales and a lot of nerves. By Day 3, I was overwhelmed with orders, staying late to finish personalized keepsakes, baby blankets, towels, hoodies,...

Day 1 Curiosity. Day 2 Momentum. Day 3 Overwhelm.

I started the conference with zero sales and a lot of nerves. By Day 3, I was overwhelmed with orders, staying late to finish personalized keepsakes, baby blankets, towels, hoodies,...

The Sound of My Embroidery Machine Changed My Entire Conference Weekend..

The Sound of My Embroidery Machine Changed My E...

I just finished a multi-day conference in Charlotte and I am completely exhausted. My feet hurt. My voice is gone. I’ve been unpacking thread spools and towels in my head since...

The Sound of My Embroidery Machine Changed My E...

I just finished a multi-day conference in Charlotte and I am completely exhausted. My feet hurt. My voice is gone. I’ve been unpacking thread spools and towels in my head since...