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Some of the Ignition Team

Anjuli + Andrea

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Stitch Counts

Fairy Tales Do Come True!

WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE: QUALITY EMBROIDERY REQUIRES OPTIMIZED STITCH COUNT Here at Ignition...

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2020

Working with ZIP files

Zip files(.zip) are compressed single files, sometimes called "archives", that contain...

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Jun

2020

Working With Monitor Coloration

"Why Can't You Match The Original Colors?" This is a question we get every now and...

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Jun

2020

What is the difference between a JPG, PNG and GIF?

JPEG also shortened to JPG is a file type developed by the Joint Photographic Experts...

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Jun

2020

What to Expect When Vectoring Photographs

A detailed description of what is possible in the world of vector redrawing and...

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Jun

2020

What can vector art do?

Vector Artwork does not rely on pixels per inch like a Bitmap. A bitmap and other standard file...

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2020

What do we mean by Bitmap?

Bitmap graphics are the most common image format. File formats like JPG, GIF, PNG, TIF and...

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2020

Vectoring Art and Drawings

Just like vectoring photographs, vectoring art, or drawings can present a particular set of...

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Jun

2020

Translating Logos to Embroidery – Webinar

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Jun

2020

Tackle Twill – Go Big!(with less stitches)

Tackle Twill can be a great addition to any embroidery shops playbook. These designs will allow...

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Jun

2020

The Right Software For The Job

Whether you're doing the work yourself or contracting with a vendor, it's always a good...

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Jun

2020

Small Lettering Guide – Part 1

Twill/Denim/Nylon With fabrics such as twill, denim, or nylon, embroidery does not sink much and...

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2020

Small Lettering Guide – Part 2

Short and Wide or Sharp Corners Wide fonts (also known as extended) and fonts with sharp corners...

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Jun

2020

Pre-Press Services and why we can’t provide them

There are several reasons why we can't provide this service. The most important ones are: 1....

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Jun

2020

Our Award Winners!

Just imagine what Ignition Drawing could do for you.

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Jun

2020

Placing a Revision and Uploading Additional Files

We want to make sure our order placement experience is as smooth as possible be it your 1st or...

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Jun

2020

Optimizing your Vinyl Orders!

What is the best way to place an order for Vinyl? Placing a vector order for Vinyl application...

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Jun

2020

How to use G-mail as a tool to view EPS/Ai/PDF files

Attachments have been used right from the early days of the email. Now-a-days people share more...

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Jun

2020

How to Read Run Sheets

Run sheets are a way to know how to program your colors in the machine without having the...

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Jun

2020

How to change the default program to open a file

Your computer knows to open certain file extensions with specific programs, if it runs into an...

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Jun

2020

Embroidery Glossary Stitch Types

Run Stitch This is your basic stitch. This stitch is common in both embroidery and sewing...

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Jun

2020

Digitizing Trees, Leaves, Grass and Bushes

In a previous article, I showed how stitch direction and stitch type can be used in a creative...

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Jun

2020

Digitizing Landscapes

Approach is everything when you want to digitize realistically. In this and upcoming articles we...

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Jun

2020

Digitizing Animals

We are going to look at this subject with a rather broad brush. This article will handle the...

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Jun

2020

Day 1 of your Layout Lab Private Label

If you're reading this blog you might be looking for advice on where to get started or how...

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Jun

2020

Corners and Capping

Digitizing can be more complex than you think. Something that may seem simple can actually be...

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Jun

2020

An introduction to Layout Lab tools

With Layout Lab, creating a design only takes minutes, and saves time with your creative...

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Jun

2020

All you need to know about Filling White Space

When filling out your embroidery order you will come across the Fill White Space button. What...
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Tackle Twill: A Guide

Tackle Twill: A Guide

Tackle Twill is an embroidery method that involves replacing part of a design with fabric instead of thread to save on stitch count or create a unique look.

CorelDraw Users: Vector Art with Gradients

CorelDraw Users: Vector Art with Gradients

Have you ever ordered a vector file in EPS format but when you view it in CorelDraw the image looks jagged and blurry like a low-resolution jpeg?

Stop That Sinking Feeling

Stop That Sinking Feeling

Do you fi­nd your embroidery looks like it is disappearing or sinking into the fabric? When embroidering on high pile fabrics such as polar fleece, sweaters, or towels, your design may bene­fit from Knockdown Stitches, which flatten that pile—letting your embroidery stand out!

Vector File Formats

Vector File Formats

You’ve browsed our site and are placing a vector order, then find you're stumped by all the various file format options. Which one do you need?  What are they used for?  We're here to help! 

Stitch Counts

Stitch Counts

WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE:
QUALITY EMBROIDERY REQUIRES OPTIMIZED STITCH COUNT

Here at Ignition Drawing, we know what it takes to get every stitch count “Just Right” every time.  

Working with ZIP files

Working with ZIP files

Zip files(.zip) are compressed single files, sometimes called "archives", that contain one or more documents, photographs, videos or any variety of files. Zips make it easy to keep related files together similar to folders, but make transporting, e-mailing, downloading and...

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Working With Monitor Coloration

Working With Monitor Coloration

"Why Can't You Match The Original Colors?" This is a question we get every now and then. We always strive to match colors as close as we can, but a few factors make it impossible to match 100%. One such...

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