Thread & Ink // a Blog by JB

An analysis into originality, relevance, and public opinion.

This blog explores the complex relationship between originality, relevance, and public opinion in today's fast-paced digital culture.

Why you should "not" Embroider Snapbacks.

Embroidering Snapbacks and most concave shaped, non-linear items such as a canvas flat, a dad cap, or some other such malleable material,

Why are Pantone Colors so expensive?

For six decades, Pantone® has set the global standard for color communication, making sure colors remain consistent regardless of where they're printed.

The Perils of Overseas Printing

It was Friday, 7:40pm, we thought the day was over. The weekend was rolling in. We received an interesting request. One that had been pressing us for the last 3 days and finally had a break through.

Small Text Embroidery

One of the challenges we encounter when Embroidering small text or Artwork, for example, 1" wide or less, is that the smaller the design, the more difficult it becomes to retain perfect resolution and sharpness.