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I have placed my order already for the ladies jacket and a cap. As soon as they arrive I will document my findings and try to get some pics posted. So far on the CP forums people are cautiously optimistic. One person posted a series of great pics, but it was of a sample sent to them from CP. I want to see an actual ShopKeeper design. I of course am doing my logo (it is the pic in my T-shirt Sig). Anyone else have any actual embroidered products in hand yet?
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I am finding it hard to be creative with such a little space. I am used to designing funny t-shirts and none of them transfer well to the size of the patches. I have done a few with more basic designs, and I will see if they sell and are worth continuing to do.
I have the feeling these won't sell as Cafepress is hoping. (Prison style jean shirts? I used to have to wear those to my lousy mall job.) I probably shouldn't complain because at least they are not another lame political sign or sticker, which seemed to be the only new products they would ever add before.
I hope their next line of products will be stuff my regular designs will fit on. Like more bags, jackets, lunchboxes, purses, or backpacks.
My embroidered items have Shipped! I will post pics as soon as they arrive...
and regarding the product offering. Why a burgandy cap? I feel that only one color offered for a cap is pretty weak. Thy army cap is ok, but again, one color? I feel that not only is the design space limiting, but the product offering is very, very limiting.
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It is a pre-embroidered patch of white thread, and they then print your design on it in ink. I ordered two items, and I am really happy with the look, as it does look embroidered. However, I agree that the size is very limiting, and there are just a few product choices.
Since this is such a new process, I see lots of potential. If they can figure out a way to embroider in different shapes and sizes, then this will open up a world of new products.
It is a pre-embroidered patch of white thread, and they then print your design on it in ink. I ordered two items, and I am really happy with the look, as it does look embroidered. However, I agree that the size is very limiting, and there are just a few product choices.
Since this is such a new process, I see lots of potential. If they can figure out a way to embroider in different shapes and sizes, then this will open up a world of new products.
Oh, ok. Well that explains a lot. I definitely commend them for thinking outside the box.
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Hard labor kills, make t-shirts instead.
Any thoughts on CP's new embroidery option? 
