Boring Hoodies? We Think Not!

2014 is a only a few weeks away so why not bust out of that boring hoodie rut.

Check out our Style Me! board on Pinterest to link to Alternative Apparels great line of hoodies that are anything but boring.

Finish the look off with a personalization, logo, or quote and get your 2014 off to a warm, cozy, non-boring start.

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

While the thumbnail is small the ideas in our Giftage 2013 Catalog are huge! From Eddie Bauer to Nike to District this little catalog packs a lot of gift options into it. Click on the thumbnail above to discover gifts for your corporate team, your golfing buddies, or your extending family visiting for the holidays. We are here to help make your holiday shopping stress free.

Oh and don’t forget to personalize it! It makes a gift all that more special.

Think Pink


Are you participating in a event to help support breast cancer awareness next month? If so check out some great options to help get your message out and show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Woman wearing a purple ombre t-shirt and jeans.Man wearing a bright pink polo shirt and khaki pants.Pink drawstring backpack with black straps and zipper pocket.Man wearing a vibrant pink tie-dye t-shirt.Pink and black mesh trucker hat with a flat brim.Woman wearing a white and pink raglan sleeve shirt.These are just a few idea. There are many more clothing ideas and promo ideas on our website. As always if you have an idea but aren’t sure how to run with it give us a call. We love seeing ideas put into action.

 

Back to School || Back to Fall Activities


We are enjoying the beautiful summer weather here in New England, but we know that so many of you have fall and back to school on your mind.

Smiling girl wearing a pink ruffled-sleeve shirt.

We set up a new board on our Pinterest site called Child’s Play. Currently on the board –  a mix of play and dress clothes to help your kids transition back into a routine.

Young boy holding a soccer ball confidently in front of a chalkboard.

If you have been assigned the task of getting teams uniforms don’t forget to give us a call. We can get you set up with jersey’s, tee’s and sweats, baseball hats and other items to help promote your team with  eye catching silk screen, embroidery, or heat transfer designs.

Person wearing a blue zip-up jacket with hands on hips.

 

Here is to a winning fall season!

 

 

So you want to Start a Bowling Team…


Motivational kitchen poster with chef and bowl illustration.

You and your friends have decided you want to start a bowling  team. It sounds good over a couple of beers but once the light of day dawns you realize you might not exactly know how to go about doing it.

Here is the National Embroidery quick and easy way to get your team out on those lanes and winning trophies.

First you need a cool team name: “Changing Lanes”, “Framed Out”, “Pin Heads”, or “Livin’ On a Spare” work well. Brainstorm with the team to come up with something unique to you.

Second you will need to pick out a cool graphic for the back of your shirts. Something  retro is always classy.

Black and red bowling-themed shirt with "BOWLING STONES" text and bowling pins graphic.

Third comes the hard part. Well, not really because we have just the bowling shirt for you. The hard part is picking out the team color. There is  a nice variety to choose from.

Men's short-sleeve button-up shirt with blue and black vertical panels.

And don’t forget once you have your shirts and your team is out and about looking spiffy, we have trophies for those team mates who are the “Most Improved”, “Most Enthusiastic”, or “Most Gutter Balls”.

A bowling trophy with pins and ball design.

 

 

Photos Courtesy of: The Educated Owl, BowlingShirt.Com, and National Embroidery/The Next Event

 

Nursing Week May 6th – May 12th 2013


National Nurses Week is next week, beginning on  May 6th with National Nurses Day and running  through May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

A group of women dressed in vintage clothing posing indoors.

Uniforms have changed over the years but the care and dedication found in these individuals has not. In recognition of these professionals we are offering a 10% discount on all scrubs and lab coats  purchased through our web site now through May 12th.

Make the uniform even more special by adding a monogram, logo, or favorite quote to your purchase. We don’t mind doing only one piece!

 

Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota

 

Brand Yourself!


Marketing and Branding. Key words in the business world. Expensive key words. When you are a small business owner you  feel this pain even more because most of the time there is little to no budget for it. What is a small business owner to do? Time to get creative.

Black golf bag with E.J. Boarding LLC logo among hanging shirts.

Look around for things you already own that you may be able to get your business name imprinted on. This makes the item unique, professional looking, and a great conversation starter. You never know..your next client may be standing next to you at the club house.

We welcome one off items. Stop in and lets get creative together.

 

 

 

 

National Embroidery is Hiring


Industrial embroidery machines stitching fabric in a production line.

National Embroidery is looking for two experienced Embroiders/Sewing Machine Operators. These are part-time positions with full-time potential. Hours are Monday-Friday 9am – 3pm. Compensation is based on experience. If you are interested in these positions please apply in person. Our address is 3390 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI 02871. We look forward to meeting you.

Vinyl Embroidery


Did you know we can embroider on vinyl?

We just finished a sew out for our customer who will be building this panel into the back cushion for a center console chair.

Close-up of a fabric label with 'Bristol Marine' text.

If you have an unusual material you would like to see if we can work with don’t hesitate to give us a call. We love a challenge!

Fitness Gear for Spring


Day Light Savings time this weekend. That means more daylight to get out and get your fit on. Need some new gear? Alo’s modern fitness fashion will leave you wanting to workout.

Woman practicing yoga with hands in reverse prayer pose, wearing gray activewear.

But if the great choices don’t make you want to work out  give your self a boost and embroider your favorite fitness or motivational quote on it. That should get you moving!