John Barresi Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Got your email... I'll check FTP tomorrow, thanks. Was sitting at the ferry terminal on Whidbey Island (WA) on my way back from an event at the moment... Thank god for WiFi Forgot to send this message while I was sitting there... Now it's Monday, trying to catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite-head Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hey John, Havn't heard from you. I was just wondering if that file uploaded to the ftp ok. I realize you are probably more busy than you care to be right now. I was just curious it if worked out ok for you. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Indeed, treading water on my workload at the moment. The contest will go through October 1st, and I'll review them all after I return from AKA Nationals on 10/8... At that point, we'll choose a winner. If yours is chosen, we'll work on modifications afterwards. Thanks for checking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks to all of you for sending in your ideas... They were all great, and I'm sorry we had to choose just one. We've finally selected a winner (see the attached image from kite-head)! We've whipped up a few different versions, depending on the application... Some have a colored outline on the dudes, some are just B&W... Also, the color of the Rev in the Q will vary, depending on where or how the logo is being used. So Chris, let me know your sizes as well as what color kites, what name and what special title you want on your shirt. I'll confirm, and get them shipped out to you. Also, the next two times your subscription bills through PayPal... Remind me, and I'll refund it immediately. Of course, I'll need a proper shipping name and address by email, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Wow that is a sweet logo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 nice job kite head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBGB Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hey John, Do you have a vector version of the logo you could share? Might have a "surprise" for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Don, sent two AI files. I know you guys have an embroidery machine... How many colors can it handle? Could it handle a Colombia jacket? We've got a bunch of brand new jackets and liners that need the embroidery... Big logo on back with white body and color outlines, small logo on front with white body and color outlines, plus team member's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBGB Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 You're a hard dude to surprise John. The wife just upgraded machines, so number of colors isn't much of an issue any more. No problem with the thickness of a jacket. We've done 4 layers of pack cloth without a problem. Even some leather. Maximum size 11.8 x 7.9. Not sure I follow on the "white" body thing. You mean the dudes should have white bodies, or the background should be white? (Simulated stitches) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Wow... Super cool Don. Yes, white bodies and text on a dark background... Our outer shells of our jackets are black, and the inner shells are a medium/dark grey. What is the largest area of embroidery you're equipped to handle? I'm thinking our logo would be 10"-12" wide on the back, below the hood line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBGB Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Changed the linked file above to show the "tweaked" version. (hit refresh) Largest chunk we can do in a single hooping is 11.8 X 7.9 (300 X 200mm) We'd do the dudes with one hooping, and the 'iQuad" and name in a second. That'd let the dudes be up to 11.8" wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Dimensions are right... This is the same equipment used to make the NWSKL blue duffels, yes? If so, we might thicken the outlines (both colored dudes and in the text) for a bolder look. I notice the NWSKL logo is a lower-profile, almost hatched layer as opposed to the higher profile and more traditional loop-over-loop-over-loop style. Seems to me this would be more durable (hatched) than the older style, do you find this to be true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBGB Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Yep. Similar equipment to what the bags were done with. Different software. The hardware is kind of like a robot - it does what the software tells it to do. And the software does lots. Here's a version with a 5 stroke backstitch outline, which results in a more bold and slightly raised stitch. On the fill stitches, you might be thinking of satin stitch that you may have seen. Long, relatively loose stitches that tend to get snagged and pulled out. The longer they are, the worse it gets. And they tend to let the fabric show through since they can wander. It's pretty cool for small stuff though. The fill on the dudes is called "Tatami" stitch. It's made up of relatively short stitches, spaced so that they don't create a noticeable pattern. Very durable. Lays flat. Fills good. Here's the close up of the head of the first dude: The lettering and the kite are filled with turning satin - the stitches turn to follow the shape of the object: Too much information yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeighB Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Dang... i want one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Nope, not too much yet... (love ya Don) I like the latest sample better, for obvious reasons. Just out of curiosity, what would happen if the dudes were filled with the turning satin also, running horizontal only... Would it be raised more, same as the letters and kite? I know it would use a lot more thread, but am wondering if it would look even better (I don't know). Also, one more for ya... Would it be a huge pain to do each jacket with a different colored kite? We have our shirts and sweats done that way, reason for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBGB Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I'd recommend against satin stitches that long for the reasons stated above. Satin actually uses less thread, and sews quicker I can make the dudes somewhat more 3D by adding underlays (stitches under the stitches). The effect doesn't show well in the previews I've been posting, but it adds some depth, cuts down on pulling, and gives better coverage. No problem at all making the kites different colors. All the files will be different because of the flier names anyway. Will the color codes tell us which dude is who? I'm betting your blue, and you're the first dude on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I'm betting your blue, and you're the first dude on the left. WOW does that ever look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I'd recommend against satin stitches that long for the reasons stated above. Satin actually uses less thread, and sews quicker Aye, makes sense. I can make the dudes somewhat more 3D by adding underlays (stitches under the stitches). The effect doesn't show well in the previews I've been posting, but it adds some depth, cuts down on pulling, and gives better coverage. This sounds like the right idea... My main thought was better saturation (coverage?) of the dudes, and more 3D. No problem at all making the kites different colors. All the files will be different because of the flier names anyway. Cool. Will the color codes tell us which dude is who?I'm betting your blue, and you're the first dude on the left. Yep... 1/Blue = John Barresi 2/Teal = Steve de Rooy 3/Purple = Todd Rudolph 4/Rasp = Carl Bragiel 5/Red = Egan Davis 6/Orange = Justin Redington 7/Yellow = JD Fabich 8/Green = David Hathaway Curious, do you have InkBurrow and/or OrangeLET as fonts? If not, can they be used if I send them to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeighB Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 1/Blue = John Barresi 2/Teal = Steve de Rooy 3/Purple = Todd Rudolph 4/Rasp = Carl Bragiel 5/Red = Egan Davis 6/Orange = Justin Redington 7/Yellow = JD Fabich 8/Green = David Hathaway ENVY Green = Leigh Burton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBGB Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Last full picture (page 8) updated with: Underlays Stitch Density turned up 30% "John Barresi" added in Orange LET font in Blue. Stitch count: 67,000+ I'm afraid I don't have "Inkburrow" - at least not installed. Is it TrueType or Adobe? Do you know what it came with? I have software that will convert TT to embroidery format if need be. You know, you could do hats or something for your supporters. (Kites in envy green, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 ROFL Leigh! Don, can you do up a image sample of my name done in the same style as "iQuad", with a grey outline around the blue text? InkBurrow is TT, sending a zip file momentarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 That looks ? Beach "Chi" Ful ! BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Did somebody say hats? http://www.cafepress.com/kitelife.59229032 We'll have to come up with some nice ballcap, embroidered ones though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBGB Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Seems like InkBurrow can't handle a bold outline very well: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Okay, white stitch only... No outline. Colors will only be unique to the kite. Is that 90% width on the font? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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