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Ellistrations-Richmond KY Farmer’s Market 2025
This year, Karen and I are excited to be back at the Madison County Farmer’s Market in Richmond, KY. We learned a lot last year since it was our very first market, and we’re making a few changes to our setup. First, we’re changing the name of our jams and jellies. Instead of “The Ellis…
A Buyer’s Guide to Embroidery Designs
Do you wonder why your embroidery looks like crap while other peoples look great? The secret sauce is in digitized embroidery design files. (Remember the 2,000 files you downloaded for $9.99 that had a million color changes and cuts? Yeah, that was a bad idea.) Think of embroidery files as the brain that tells your…
Embroidery Pattern Website -Ellistrations
Hello, friends! I’m beyond excited to welcome you! I’m Mark Elmo Ellis, and my love affair with embroidery began in 2000. I started by designing and selling music-themed embroidered items around the globe. It wasn’t easy back in those days, for sure. Not only did I have to learn how to digitize embroidery, but I…
How to Use AI to Create Embroidery Designs
Creating original embroidery designs is now easier than ever with AI. In the past, making original images was much more challenging if you weren’t a skilled artist or didn’t have a friend who could draw for you. The Internet then made it possible to find simple images online for free, which you could alter to…
Creating Monster-Themed Embroidery Designs with AI
Wow, it’s mid-September and houses have been decorated for Halloween for at least two weeks now. When I was a kid, Halloween was just one evening long. (I’m 68 now, so it’s been a while.) But I think the excitement of the Autumn season brings up a theme that we see all year round: monsters.…
Etsy Embroidery Designs: Your Ultimate Quick Shopping Guide
If you’re an embroidery enthusiast always on the lookout for innovative designs, you’ve come to the right place. One of the best places to find fresh, new digitized embroidery files is a site called Etsy. In case you’re not familiar with Etsy, it is a crafter’s paradise for buying and selling all kinds of crafting…
Machine Embroidery Designs – Where to Find the Best Design Files Online
In the world of embroidery, the design is everything. It’s the heart and soul of your project, the blueprint that guides your needle and thread to create stunning works of art. But where do you find these design files? And more importantly, how do you ensure they’re of the highest quality? Not all embroidery design…
Embroidered Logos: Your Path to Marketing Success
Embroidery isn’t just about stitching—it’s a powerful tool for promoting your business and making a lasting impression. Imagine it as the finely crafted emblem on your company’s uniform—a symbol that communicates professionalism, quality, and attention to detail. Just like a well-designed website, embroidered logos on hats and shirts elevate your brand presence. Whether you run…
Selling Embroidered Earrings at a Farmer’s Market
Yesterday marked a delightful first for me – I participated in my inaugural Farmer’s Market. The event was held right here in Richmond, Kentucky, and it turned out to be the most enjoyable experience I’ve had in quite some time. Unexpectedly, my wife was unable to accompany me, leaving me to manage all the preparations…
7 Reasons Why Your Embroidery Business Needs to Use Email Marketing
Since the 1970s, email has transformed the landscape of communication, becoming an indispensable tool for businesses worldwide. For embroidery business owners, email marketing stands as a pivotal strategy to stitch together a network of engaged customers, establish trust, and weave a pattern of loyalty that translates into increased sales. What’s truly remarkable is the simplicity…