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We
love what we do and we love our customers and develop strong
relationships with them.
It is important to us
that you are 100% satisfied with the product and service you
receive.
If you are not happy we need to know about it so that
we can make it right.
Maryellen's Story...
In
1997 I enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University to earn a
Master's Degree
in Administration of Physical Education, Health, Recreation and
Dance. I was fortunate, having been awarded a Graduate
Assistantship to study and work there.
Part of my work
responsibilities as the Intramural Coordinator was to order
t-shirts and polo shirts for the incoming staff and students. It
was a crash course in learning about decorating garments.
Little did I know how invaluable this experience would become
in the future!
One year later I returned to Bermuda
and resumed my role as a Physical Education teacher at
Warwick Academy. I began playing soccer for a local club - I've
also been an active athlete -- and thought about embroidering my
tracksuit with my team's name. When I searched on the Internet
for a small sewing/embroidery machine, I discovered an entire
business world revolved around embroidered apparel!
The more I
explored the more I dreamed about purchasing one of the mammoth
decorating machines I read about and starting my own business.
I
shared my research with a friend and within one week
she called me and told me there was an embroidery machine listed
for sale in the newspapers. I quickly dismissed it, convinced
that it was a small sewing machine - not the commercial quality
I now wanted.
What is for you
won't go past you.
Two weeks later the same ad appeared in the paper and this time I
quickly called the number. A very nice lady told me I was the
second person who had called about the machine and that if the
first caller didn't want to purchase the machine, I would have
the option to buy it.
I
showed up 10 minutes early for my appointment to view the
machine.
The first viewer was leaving the building mumbling that the
machine was "too big." I began to get excited. Could it possibly
be?
I
was welcomed at the door and led to the machine.
I could not believe my eyes: this was the same make and model of
the machine I had identified in my Internet research!
Getting Business Off The Ground
In
June 1998 I established Sew What Embroidery
-- a small garment decorating business, which began to grow
quickly. Disillusioned with teaching I saw this as an
opportunity to make own path so in July 2000 I resigned from
teaching, changed the business name to Atlantic Stitches
and we were in business. I had jumped off the proverbial cliff
and hoped that the parachute opened before I hit the ground.
Keeping the Business Going
and Growing
Since our start in 1998 I have been committed to professional
development
I attend at least two
promotional product conferences a year. At these conferences
I attend sessions which focus on garment development and
changes, what works for specific markets and how best to care
for the garments.
My development is not just limited to professional conferences,
Maryellen is often off the island attending the personal
development courses such as PhotoReading, Spring Forest Qigong,
and many other spiritual retreats and conferences. I will share
my personal journey and insights in our
Blog which you
can sign up to receive.
I
realized early that to be more effective and efficient I could not do everything by
myself. So I have team of people who work with me to "make
it all happen"
The Team
 Maryellen Jackson - Owner/General Manager
Carmel Wilson - Production Manager Extraordinaire - she is
the
one who is responsible to the day to day operations of
Gracie and
Lucy
Valerie Dill
- Account Manager and Office Manager
Rosalie Rickards - Order Manager - she makes sure that
what
you've ordered is what you receive.
Where are We Now
Atlantic Stitches has grown over the years as as we improve on
what we do and increase the number of people we serve we remain
clear on one thing, no matter what we sell we are here for you.
We don't just sell t-shirts, polo shirts and uniforms,
we sell ideas, we sell self image, we help you sell you.
We are often asked, "Why should we buy our shirts from Atlantic
Stitches?"
It's a simple question however the underling belief is "It's
just polo shirts and t-shirts, what difference does it matter to
my business where I get the shirts?" Our focus is not on the
product but on best product for you and your business. Our
programs and services are designed to ensure that you get the
best of what we have to offer to meet your needs. We stand by
what we sell, 100%! Because we care.
We strive to give all our customers a rewarding buying
experience. Give us a call and you will see why we are
different from the rest!
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