This is a question I get asked often. The answer is simple, Absolutely there's a market for embroidery.
Embroidery used to be a limited field back before 2010, mainly used for work garments, promotional items or uniforms. Back then shops had the 6, 8, 10 and up to 30 head machines in their large shops to keep up with the demand.
In today's world those shops still thrive and are able to give great deals on big corporate orders.
But, in today's world embroidery is so much more than it used to be. So much more than the corporate items needed.
If I were to sit and write out every where embroidery is used, you'd be sitting here reading for hours.
One area that is needed are the smaller pieces of embroidery. Single item or items less than the minimum the bigger shops demand. Those people who just want a few items embroidered often have no where to go for great quality embroidery. You can charge more for these smaller jobs to help keep your finances on track to work exclusively for yourself.
Other areas are the fashion world. Taking garments you can buy off the rack and turning them into exclusive items for sale. There are large companies that sell wholesale and you can buy the items offered and put all your touches on them and make them a work of art.
Speaking of art, do you know many artists are now using embroidery machine to either embroidery their artwork on items like hats, shirts and bags. And some artists use embroidery within their art work. Mixing mediums to create new artwork. Some make jewelry with their embroidery machines, holiday ornaments.
The world of embroidery has taken on many many little sub cultures of embroidery. Some only do hats, some only do baby wear, shoes, items like umbrellas and suitcases. Some do embroidery on the various types of animal gear, or automotive, or motorcycle items. Some only do items for nautical machines. Some are buying and making custom seating.  Housewares, like throw pillows, or embroidery on towels, blankets, sheets, table cloths, etc.
We have a few fashion designers who work exclusively on their own dress lines, shirts, or pants, and embroider on the garments.
And I keep waiting to see how people will use embroidery in the nail designs or make something for glasses.
Our only limits with embroidery are our own imagination limitations.
Some machine owners are exclusive to their own online stores and some are open for customers.
There's a huge market out there waiting for you to make the move.
Make great items that everyone will love and want to purchase. And remember, never undersell yourself.

I have had people tell me 15 needle machines are too big for them, that they'd never need that big of a machine. I, also,  hear the woe of of those who started with a one needle and then going to a six needle then going to a ten needles, etc. Then having to find people to purchase these smaller machines when they quickly grow out of all them. Money spent that they can never fully recuperate. They tell me these stories as they finally step up to a 15 needle machine.

These embroiderers find that they want to branch out to do this or that and run into the problem that the machine they have won't run the item, or the sew field isn't large enough. The other issue comes with the machines that claim to have a large sew field but you have to flip the hoop, which leaves a thick area in the middle of the design. They quickly become disillusioned with the smaller machine they have and want to move up to a bigger machine again. Only to end up in the same place again within a short period of time.

When it comes to hoops, there's No flipping the hoop with a Blue Sky embroidery machine. The Actual sew field is 600mm x 400mm. That's a smidge over 23 1/2 inches by 15 3/4 inches that you sew all at once without ever flipping a hoop. And you can even use the 17x16 Mighty Hoop with a Blue Sky CBII!

Embroider what you want when you want. The question is never, can I embroidery on this item, because the answer is yes. The only question is how to run it, hoop it, float it, pin it, etc. Want to do shoes, not a problem; hats, of course; thick vinyl and leather, absolutely. Looking to run on chiffon, silk, satin, positively. All in-between, definitely. 

The other thing I hear people tell me is the machine has too many needles, they don't need that many. If you are used to only 10 needles, you can use the other needles to keep set up for other projects. Maybe you normally use sharps, so 4 needles could be ball points (or visa-versa), and 1 needle could be set up for metallic or leather, or any specialty needles for either purpose. Giving you the option of not having to change out needles every time you do something a little different from your normal.

We're having a Live Event to showcase our new design Blue Sky CBII embroidery machine. We'll show you how it runs, we'll show you all the new features. We'll even show you how to run one.
Come watch us live and ask questions.
You want a company that will work hard for you, care about you. Not just become another number in their system. We guarantee our customer service but don't take our word on it, come ask our owners.

Isn't it time to Soar into the Blue Sky?

That's a question we get a lot of. The worry behind the question is we won't be open when a person might need help.
The Answer is that we have odd phone hours due to our customers being all over the United States, Canada and a few other countries.
When we are training someone on the west coast, Washington to California, we need to be there for that person. Maybe they can only train or get help after they get off work and drive home? Might be as late as 6pm to 7pm on Pacific time; which means it is 9pm to 10pm here in Florida. So, a 2 hour training session might keep us up till after midnight, and that means we might sleep in the next day a bit.
Another reason we keep different hours than many other businesses, is sometimes we are filling store orders in the morning or in the late afternoon. Ending our phone hours at 4:30pm gives us some time to catch up on other things for our customers.
We also know sometimes people cannot call in those hours, all you have to do is send us a message, text or email and we'll set up a time that works for you. Yes, even if it is as late as 7pm PST. You don't have to fit us in, we'll work around your schedule, because our customers are Always important! They aren't really customers anyway... they become apart of our Advantage Family.

I've had so many people ask why I tell you about our customer service. People have asked, why would you need great customer service if the Blue Sky embroidery machine is everything we say it is.

Well, there are errors wherever humans tread. That is just the basis of human nature. Making that mistake and where do you turn? What if a machine simply starts making a noise? What if you are struggling with some item that you've never embroidered on before? What if you want to simply ask how to hoop an item? What if that one brand of hat gives you issues and you need to know a few ideas that actually work?

Customer service is rarely about repairs and more often a question of what or how. You need more than an office person or a repair tech at times, you need someone knowledgeable in all area. Someone who will listen to that sound it is making even if it is barely audible to most. We listen, we care and we have solutions.

Nearly every company out there will tell you about their excellent customer service, but if you find real owners, they tell a different story. Talk to anyone who owns a Blue Sky and they will tell you that we back up what we say. We are here for you and always will be.

We've even heard that other companies have started to push the idea of what happens if something happens to us. And yes, we do have a plan in place. You will never be alone when you purchase from Advantage Inc.

With our machines running so flawlessly, we still don't have much to do and are always waiting (happily) to answer calls and answer all kinds of questions.
Our customers are more of a priority AFTER the sale. We want you happy and running and making your money.
In todays world, you want a company that works for you, not one you have to work hard to get an answer from.

This year, treat yourself to the perfect present, one that will make the holidays a bit easier next year. Creating your own financial security and creating presents all at the same time.
With a Blue Sky embroidery machine, you can make your dreams come true.

Whether you are a big business, small business, or just an at home crafter, our prices beat out the competition. Our machine will meet or beat the best quality out there. As well as be a workhorse for you and all the jobs you throw at it.
Built to be strong, built to last, built to outperform.
And no one, I repeat, NO one beats our customer service before, during or after your purchase. Especially after. You'll be just as important to use 5, 10 and even 15 years down the road, for as long as you have your machine.

Happy Holiday Season