EmbroidMe: Personalized Products with a Personal Touch

Bill and Melissa Garrigan have owned in New Lenox since May 2007, and many of its products reflect that the store is sewn into the fiber of the community.

The Palos Park residents are the proud parents of three children and have one grandaughter. In New Lenox, many of their customers are local children involved in teams and clubs at the schools here.

The products offered range from promotional items for businesses to school uniforms and sportwear. All items can be custom embroidered to the customer's specifications, including some that are a bit more off-beat. 

"Some odd things that we have embroidered or printed were associated with a bachelor or bachelorette party," Bill Garrigan said. "I'll leave it at that."

Garrigan said his experience with the people of New Lenox is rewarding. He's a member of the as well as the local Rotary Club which has enabled him to become an active member of the community. 

The store also gives back to the community by offering a 15 percent discount on any order of $50 or more to any customer who has a current SIAM card. The Garrigans also sponsor numerous teams and clubs in the community. 

"A large part of our business involves schools and the many clubs and teams that are affiliated with them," Garrigan said, adding that the store offers free setups when 30 or more items are purchased.

Apparel for many local schools and sports teams hangs in the store, as well as some made for local businesses and the . Catalogs are available to view the large variety of items and personalization possibilities available at EmbroidMe.

The store offers embroidery, screen and garment printing and promotional products, and though the economy has impacted this business as it has most, Garrigan said he remains optimistic.

"Shortly after opening our store, the economy took a turn for the worse," he said. "However, it has made us work harder, and appreciate everything we have achieved."