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    4.0 (22 reviews)
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    2112 95th Street
    Pamela W.

    I live this place!! We were suppose to be in & out but everyone was sooo nice, helpful, & kind that we end up being there longer. Before we knew it the time had slipped away but we got our shirts designed! We toured, talked, & laughed. Very professional staff, workers, & up to date equipment. I will definitely be back for my creative needs. Thanks guys for making this experience enjoyable!!!

    Thank you for the awesome embroidery Sandtricia! It's a pleasure doing business with you.
    Marcus B.

    I work for Access Granted Chicago - A luxury transportation services in the Chicagoland area. I was referred to Essential Creations by a friend who gets embroidered name tags on his work uniforms and so I decided to get our logo embroidered on some polo shirts for the summer. The staff was very accommodating, and Sandtricia is a professional at formating company logos for any kind of uniform/apparel. I presented the finished product to the company and everyone was pleased with the detail & quality of their embroideries. I am delighted to say that moving forward will be working closely with Essential Creations for our employees' attire and more.

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    3 years ago

    I use them regularly for embroidered apparel. Their work is incredible! They do work for some major corporation.

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    We appreciate you! Keep spreading the word “About that Black Life”.

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    Thank you Karen and thank you for the re-order

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    9 years ago

    Great T-Shirts with cool designs. Prompt service.

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    Sandtricia is a true leader, delivering phenomenal work in branding, silk screening, and embroidery.

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    Fabulous selection and service!! Very friendly. I even bought my new machine from here. Totally…read moreworth a trip!!

    This shop is my happy place. The fabric is out of this world! I beeline for the Tula Pink section…read moreand immerse myself in color. They have so many gorgeous options I always circle the shop at least twice to make sure I haven't missed anything. They also have a special wall for African print designs - I've never seen that in a quilt shop before. They're fabulous about keeping their inventory fresh, so there is always a new tool for me to covet when I walk in. This store is like a goody bag for adults. The owner is almost always there, she knows so many shoppers' names. Whenever I buy fabric there she tells me to come back with pictures of my finished product and she oohs and ahhs over it - she's so sweet. You can tell everyone that works there loves sewing. It feels like you're talking to friends who just happen to work there and love crafting like I do. I'm going to end with the superficial lol. It is so cute inside! It's on the smaller side but feels huge the way they have it designed. The lighting is great; there's hardwood floors; it feels very upscale. I especialy love the sewing machine section because they are placed on Koala sewing tables. That is my dream sewing table. And something so expensive needs to be tested in person first. I used to have to drive far out of Chicago to a suburb to find a sewing store this fantastic. It's a neighborhood gem and I'm so thankful it's here.

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    Michaels

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    The Frame Department, especially the custom section, is excellent…read more The CSR framer was helpful with suggestions based on my image, size of piece and wire hanging requirements, The stock frames offer a variety of sizes and colors at very competitive prices and sometimes offer specials like buy one get one free. However if the piece requires more specific requirements, custom is the best option. Many color samples and designson the wall. Clear covers for specialty prints and photographs are available with varying properties, i.e.reduced glare. My frames were ready for pickup as promised on tine ready for pick up. Apointments are not mandatory but it is helpful to to check in before hand.

    I had one of the most upsetting and humiliating customer service experiences of my life at the…read moreMichaels store located at 9140 S Western Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. On December 22, 2025, I was in this store from approximately 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Management should be able to clearly identify all employees and the manager on duty during that time. I ordered a 24-inch helium-filled balloon for my child's birthday. Because this size was unavailable at my local store, I was instructed to place an order at this location, which required a 1.5-hour drive. When the employee brought out my order, the balloon did not float at all, clearly showing it was not properly filled with helium. Instead of taking responsibility, the employee repeatedly asked me where the balloon came from, even though I had ordered it online for pickup and did not personally select or prepare the balloon. It was baffling and completely inappropriate, and felt like a blatant attempt to avoid responsibility. I politely explained the issue. Instead of attempting to resolve it, the employee wandered around the store without urgency or accountability. Their overall attitude was extremely rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. I had initially left my young children waiting in the car, assuming this would be a quick correction. However, more than 30 minutes passed with no progress. When I had to bring my children inside due to the long delay, they became upset and started crying and throwing tantrums. Because of this delay, my other scheduled pickups -- including cake and other party supplies -- were also late, leaving me with a completely chaotic and stressful birthday party preparation. When I requested a refund, the process was again unreasonably delayed. Multiple employees were present, yet none took responsibility, and their behavior remained unprofessional and arrogant. I then asked to speak with a manager. The manager told me that the balloon "would not float because it was large," which is factually incorrect -- I have ordered 24-inch helium balloons many times from other retailers without issue. When I tried to explain this, I was spoken to condescendingly, interrupted repeatedly, and treated with overt hostility. At one point, the manager stated that if I was not "nice," a refund would not be issued. This felt like a clear abuse of authority and intimidation. Throughout the entire interaction, staff members spoke sharply, dismissed me, and mocked me among themselves in an extremely unprofessional manner. As I finally left after receiving the refund -- nearly one hour inside the store, on top of my long drive -- employees were laughing and smirking at me in front of my children, which was deeply humiliating. As an Asian customer whose first language is not English, being ignored, ridiculed, and treated with contempt by multiple staff members felt degrading, discriminatory, and completely unacceptable, especially in front of my children. This was not a single employee failing -- it reflected a store-wide failure in professionalism, accountability, and basic human decency during the time I was present on December 22, 2025, from 3:30-5:30 PM. I sincerely hope Michaels reviews this incident thoroughly, including staff behavior and management conduct, so that no other family experiences this kind of humiliating treatment.

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