Disregard the review I gave in 2016. The Forest Needle is slowly going down the drain. Only open 4…read moredays, who closes a shop on Saturdays? Customer service is lackluster at best. No one really knows needlepoint. All of the talented staff has left, due to terrible management. We all know Covid was hard, but other Needlepoint stores remained busy and thriving because of their customer service because so many were stitching while at home. There are other options on the Northshore, check them out!

I cannot say enough about The Forest Needle. The variety and depth of fibers is amazing. I travel a…read morelot and visit needlepoint stores along the way and am often disappointed with the limited choices. It reinforces how fortunate we are to have this gem in our backyard!! It is worth the trek and visit. Town is lovely - so make it a day if you do not live in the area. You will not be disappointed. The classes, and the amazing amount of canvases is wonderful. The owner and ladies that work there are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They spend time with each customer and offer ideas and solutions to questions. I know finishing has been a negative in the past, but that was quite awhile ago and they are using a new finisher that does wonderful work.

I walked in with a picture and an idea--fairly well-developed. I needed t-shirts in a day's time…read more They looked at my request with an experienced eye, formatted and improved what I wanted, got my approval and delivered! The following day, the t-shirts got compliments galore. Can't get any better than that.

I remember being a kid, and one of my favorite stops was the t-shirt printing shop in the mall to…read moresee the latest transfers hanging all over the walls. I remember getting my most favorite shirt of all, a print of my super big crush as a kid--Shaun Cassidy. I can recall the smell of the heat press, and the excitement of the final product. It was a light blue shirt...see, just like yesterday? Around since 1977, HP Tops is your town t-shirt printing shop that has a space packed with garments and clothing blanks for all your printing needs...whether a Bar/Bat Mitzvah giveaway, a customized gift, or shirt for camp, this is your one stop shop. We needed a special shirt made, a simple black t-shirt with some lettering on it. We walked in, told the owner what we wanted, he arranged the letters perfectly on the heat press, and did the shirt on the spot in less than 15 minutes. All in all the total came to $21. Shirt cost + $.50 per letter. They have an online ordering system, but we were told it's better to come in to make sure it turns out okay. I personally suggest going in, because the customer service is off-the-charts fantastic, and the shop is a fun visit...even if you just want to browse and drum up a conversation. Nice to support local.

A & R Screening made shirts for a softball tournament my family and I participated in benefiting…read moreMS. All I did was tell them our team name and their artists immediately sent an awesome design for my approval. Nothing had to be tweaked- they designed exactly what I wanted on the first try. A & R Screening responded promptly to all my questions and even added on a shirt last minute for a late participant. The shirts were ready more than a week before game time and pick up was smooth. My order (sizes/fits) was 100% accurate. There were over 30 teams at the softball tournament and I was told several times that our team definitely won best uniforms. If you need customized t-shirts-, A & R Screening is the place to go.

A&R designed and printed tank tops for a bachelorette party I am hosting this weekend. They arrived…read moreat my apartment on time and with no problems. They were incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the entire process and I'd definitely use them again!

We have gone through Johnny's for softball so we knew it would be good quality, this time we were…read morethere for a fundraiser(Small Things Project). Johnny and Ashley were patient, helpful and friendly. We picked up our orders yesterday and love them so much! We found the sizes to be true and the quality is fantastic!! Definitely recommend them!!!

Johnny does a really great job of customer service and his designer Ashley is very helpful they are…read morea great team and I was very very very very happy with the service and the product

This is a very small shop run that's family owned. They feature only t-shirts and sweatshirts…read more There is a good selection of t-shirts that pay homage to Park Ridge and even a shirt that has the Pickwick Theatre on the front. There are also many t-shirts that feature Illinois or Illini schools. You can also have shirts specially made to order or customized with whatever you want on the front or back for a decent price.

I had some embroidery work done and the work was really nicely done. Prices were very reasonable…read moreand the owner is very friendly... I will be back :)

The shirts turned out great and in a timely manner at a reasonable price. They are very friendly as…read morewell. I will definitely go back if I need any new shirts made.

From the owner: "Embellishway specializes in Custom Embroidery, Printing, DTF Transfers and Design Services,…read moreoffering fast turnaround times regardless of order size. Our team is dedicated to bringing your creative visions to life with precision and quality. Whether it's a small personal project or a large corporate order, we ensure exceptional results every time."

What a gem of a shop. So easy to find something here at every price point. The staff is extremely…read morehelpful, and they even monogram on site, really quickly too. They have beautiful household gift items (trays, glassware, pitchers), decorative items, cute jewelry and more. They gift wrap beautifully. Stop in here first next time you need a gift...I made the mistake of running to multiple stores, when I should have just gone here first and been done with my shopping. (Note: No longer located across from Sunset in West LF...they are in East LF, right by Subway).

Cute little shop across from sunset in west lake forest. They have a lot of fun little trinkets and…read moreother things for your home! Great gifts for the holidays or gift exchanges! Every price is reasonable, given the item. The staff is very nice and helpful! They also do free wrapping and do it well! Love this place anytime I need a cute birthday or Christmas gift!