I guess I'll keep the process discussion here, so the order thread doesn't get too full of junk. The inkscape conversion to .svg is going well. I just have the drop shadow on "GARDEN CITY" to do before I start to tackle the border elements. I spent a lot of time making the text less janky. If I do something like this again, I'll start in inkscape from the beginning. The path modification tools give you better control, especially the ability to force a point to be either a corner or have symmetric curvature. I think the key to good results has been to use as few points as possible, making sure the corners are set where you want them. I haven't had a lot of luck trying to use any of the automated features. It's kind of crazy, but I'm trying to get things so they would look acceptable even on a table felt.