Melinda entered the field of monogramming and embroidery in 1980 with B&G Lieberman of
Charlotte, NC. In 1985, after taking a couple of years to acquire a degree in Commercial
Graphics, Melinda joined Macpherson Monogram in Greensboro, NC. There she was
responsible for the team who created and supported "Style Paks" –lettering and design
packages for Barudan embroidery machines. Working with Barudan software specialists on R
& D for future software products was also an integral part of the work that she enjoyed.
Melinda has worked in-depth with the Compucon line of software products. She has worked with
several software platforms; cooperated in crucial customer relations; and taught a variety of
trade seminars. Recently, consulting, technical writing, digitizing and educational materials
have filled Melinda’s time. She is a founding
member of "NAMES" - National Association Madeira's Embroidery Specialists. Additionally,
Melinda is a founding board and faculty member of Embroidery University.

Today, Melinda and her husband, Jacques own and operate Dement Studios, a company that
offers many different types of artistic expressions. Offerings include embroidery educational
materials, products, and services; as well as graphic design, sculpture, and image processing.

Check out our Parent site: Dement Studios

Personal statement: "It is an honor to be sharing knowledge with those in this fascinating field
of Embroidery. Much of the skills and tips of digitizers and embroiders have been acquired by
the "Trial and Error" method due to the pioneering phase of the industry. How many times
have I heard in conversation,"Oh, how I wish there had been more teachers and materials as I
was trying to learn!"
"This era of "Virtual Technology" is an incredible educational tool. My intention is to aid you in
learning some of the techniques and formulas of the trade. My belief is that you will gain
information that will help you to be productive and profitable in your chosen endeavor. We
trust that you will honor the copy written materials."
Profile of Melinda Dement
Melinda's
Bio
It is my strongest intention to be in my passion of embroidery; to offer service to the
embroidery community; to continue to empower each other- altering the roles of
teachers and students; in our creative endeavors.

In this wonderful technology of the Web, we have unlimited opportunity to create,
communicate, work and share- supporting a One World community.

It is my intention to maintain fair and ethical business practices, and interact with
others of  the same intent.

I am listening-
Let me know what we can do for each other...
Embroidery Skills
2006-2009