Services
Contact me for all your Embroidery, Screen Printing & Heat Press needs.
Business Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Key Services
Key Embroidery is your one-stop, full-service embroidery, screen printing, and heat press company.
I am a custom embroider, not a contract embroider. This means I don’t bid on large contract jobs that take precedence over your order. My specialty is working with small businesses and individuals to create high-quality products at the best price. You are my priority.
If you’re looking to personalize your professional or personal apparel or to create meaningful gifts for your customers, family, and friends, you’ve come to the right place.
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Which service can I help you with today?
Embroidery
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One-time digitizing fee for logos and custom artwork
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No minimum orders for embroidery services
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Over half a million stock designs to choose from at no extra cost
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Order your apparel through me or bring in your own items
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Military Discount for Veterans & Active Duty
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American Flag added for $4.00
Visit my Gallery to see more embroidery examples
To get your embroidery order started:
Fill out the order form and email it with your logo (if applicable) to melanie@keyembroidery.com.
For Business Logo or Custom Artwork Design
1. Logo and/or Custom Artwork
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For first time customers: Attach your logo with the order form so I can digitize it. The ideal file formats are either Vector files (.ai, .eps, .pdf) or high-resolution Raster files (.psd, .jpg, .tiff, .png) at 300 dpi. If you don’t have any of these, take a picture of your logo with your digital camera in natural light and send the picture. If your logo is already on file, skip this step.
2. Order Apparel
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If you want to purchase your apparel through me, browse the apparel catalog. Choose the apparel you want the logo embroidered on. Include the product number, brand name, description, color, size, and quantity on the order form.
The brands I recommend for polo shirts and athletic wear are: Port & Company, Port Authority, Sport-Tek and Hanes. The brand I recommend for button down dress shirts is Red House.
3. Provide Your Own Items
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If you want me to embroider your logo or custom design on your own personal items, indicate that on the order form, and we’ll coordinate a time for you to drop them off. Or you can have them drop shipped directly to me if you are ordering them.
4. Contact Information
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Include your contact information so I can call or email you with the quote and final ordering details.
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For Stock Embroidery Designs and Fonts
1. Choose Stock Design
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I have over half a million stock designs and many script and block fonts available at no extra charge. Let me know what you're looking for and I will provide the available choices.
2. Order Apparel
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If you want to purchase your apparel through me, browse the apparel catalog. Choose the apparel you want the stock design embroidered on. Include the product number, brand name, description, color, size, and quantity on the order form.
The brands I recommend for polo shirts and athletic wear are: Port & Company, Port Authority, Sport-Tek and Hanes. The brand I recommend for button down dress shirts is Red House.
3. Provide Your Own Items
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If you want me to embroider your stock design on your own personal items, indicate that on the order form, and we’ll coordinate a time for you to drop them off. Or you can have them drop shipped directly to me if you are ordering them.
4. Contact Information
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Include your contact information so I can call or email you with the quote and final ordering details.
Here's my formula for your success:
The top-of-the-line embroidery machine I use is a dual-head Tajima embroidery machine.
The high-quality threads I use are Madeira threads in Polyneon, Matte and Super Twist variations.
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Madeira Polyneon thread is extremely durable and smooth running. It comes in vibrant colors that are glossy, shiny, and resistant to chlorine bleach. It is heat resistant so it doesn’t burn when adding heat pressed bling on the embroidered design.
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Madeira Matte thread offers a matte-finish that does not reflect the light, which gives this thread an unrivalled look and makes your design a real eye-catcher.
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Madeira Supertwist thread gives designs dimension and a unique textured effect.
The premium apparel brands I recommend are:
Screen Printing
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Minimum order - 12 units
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Up to 6 colors per logo or graphic
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Order your apparel through me or bring in your own items
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Military Discount for Veterans & Active Duty
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Logo or graphics file requirements - Vector (.ai, .eps, .pdf) or high-resolution Raster (.psd, .jpg, .tiff, .png)
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Visit my Gallery to see more screen printing examples
Screen printing is another great option for embellishing your wearables. This process is also sometimes referred to as silk screening.
Screen printing offers a more casual look than embroidery. It’s a great choice for athletic wear, casual T-shirts, and jackets, and great for business logos on T-shirts worn by the work crew.
You can add a large screen-printed logo to the back of a T-shirt or jacket without the weight or expense of a large embroidered logo.
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If you only want a few items embellished, contact me to see if embroidery or digital heat transfer would be a more cost effective option.
To get your screen printing order started:
Fill out the order form and return it with your logo or graphic to melanie@keyembroidery.com.
1. Logo or Graphics
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For first time customers: Attach your logo or graphic with the order form. The ideal file formats are either Vector files (.ai, .eps, .pdf) or high-resolution Raster files (.psd, .jpg, .tiff, .png) at 300 dpi. If your logo is already on file, skip this step.
2. Order Apparel
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If you want to purchase your apparel through me, browse the online catalog. Choose the apparel you want the logo screen printed on. Include the product number, brand name, description, color, size, and quantity on the order form.
The brands I recommend for T-shirts and athletic wear are: Port & Company, Port Authority, Sport-Tek and Hanes.
3. Provide Your Own Items
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If you want me to screen print your logo or custom design on your own personal items, indicate that on the order form, and we’ll coordinate a time for you to drop them off. Or you can have them drop shipped directly to me if you are ordering them.
4. Contact Information
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Include your contact information so I can call or email you with the quote and final ordering details.
Heat Press
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Digital Heat Transfer Logos & Designs
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Vinyl Lettering and Graphics
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Foil Lettering and Graphics
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Bling T-Shirts
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Bling added to embroidered logo
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Custom Banners
Visit my Gallery to see more heat press examples
Heat press is used to create custom designs such as adding vinyl letters and numbers to sports jerseys and adding bling to a T-shirt or embroidered logo. Foil transfer offers a shiny option making it a great choice for special occasion T-shirts like a golden anniversary celebration.
Another technique I offer is digital heat transfer. I can print out your logo or graphic on special transfer paper using a solvent ink and then use the heat press to adhere it to your apparel. This is a good choice if your custom artwork has a lot of colors with high resolution. And it’s more cost effective than screen printing if you want the design on just a few items.
This method is a custom process so please call, text or email me and let’s talk about your project. Once I know exactly what you want, I’ll be able to give you a quote.