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    Old 11-30-2010, 11:21 PM
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    I have been doing some digitizing and embroidery from home since I became disabled. Word is starting to get around my small town and I need to get some business cards. My problem is: what to call my service? My main focus is on digitizing and embroidery, however, I also quilt and sew clothing (no alterations). So here are a few names I have narrowed my list to and would like your feedback and/or suggestions:

    Fancy Stitches
    Stitchcraft
    DJ's SewN4U

    Thanks bunches.
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    Old 11-30-2010, 11:31 PM
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    I like the first two. Not the 3rd. I'm personally not a fan of the cutesy spelling and chatspeak for non chat applications.
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    Old 11-30-2010, 11:33 PM
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    In my experience, if you tell someone you sew, their idea of what to look for from your service differs quite a bit from what you really want to do.
    Somehow, you have to convey the idea of custom stitches ... what types of products would your creations decorate, be applied to? <wave>
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    Old 11-30-2010, 11:45 PM
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    I agree with omak. Non sewing people can have a totally different interpretation of what a name conveys. You may need to be a bit more specific.
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    Old 11-30-2010, 11:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by scowlkat
    I have been doing some digitizing and embroidery from home since I became disabled. Word is starting to get around my small town and I need to get some business cards. My problem is: what to call my service? My main focus is on digitizing and embroidery, however, I also quilt and sew clothing (no alterations). So here are a few names I have narrowed my list to and would like your feedback and/or suggestions:

    Fancy Stitches-Like this one best.


    Stitchcraft- OK I am crazy but it reminds me of witch craft

    DJ's SewN4U-too long and too confusing

    Thanks bunches.
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    Old 11-30-2010, 11:49 PM
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    Ok, on my card under the name, I plan to have the following lines:

    Custom embroidery, sewing and quilting.

    Making your dream a reality.

    or something to that effect.

    Does that serve as a good enough clarification of services? Thanks again.
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    Old 12-01-2010, 12:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by scowlkat
    Ok, on my card under the name, I plan to have the following lines:

    Custom embroidery, sewing and quilting.

    Making your dream a reality.

    or something to that effect.

    Does that serve as a good enough clarification of services? Thanks again.
    It is probably pretty good for clarification (trying to think in business brain here, and I don't think it is working <g>)
    I get the custom embroidery, sewing, and quilting part - - but how do you convey "Making your dream a reality"?
    ***thinking***
    I am probably not the best one to try things on ...
    I think what you have is going to work just fine. Go down to Staples or Office Depot and buy a packet of business cards that you can use your own computer to design - - design a couple different ideas (with one name, of course) ... print one sheet out, and pass out the cards - - depending on the questions you get, might tell you what you need to have or not have on your card.
    I can't imagine that I would ever be able to afford your services, so I would probably not really be able to tell you how to develop your customer base. <wave>
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    Old 12-01-2010, 02:59 AM
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    Your idea sounds ok. Im not sure about "Making your dream a reality." part. It may work or maybe instead of dreams you used "ideas".
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    Old 12-01-2010, 03:20 AM
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    how about ~

    DreamStitches

    Custom Embroidery, Sewing, and Quilting

    You dream it, we stitch it.


    ScowlKat
    call 1-800-sew-4cash
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    Old 12-01-2010, 03:53 AM
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    Stitchcraft made me smile....just a first impression
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