Poole’s Embroidery, LLC began with a handkerchief.

After my mother-in-law passed away, I was given one of her handkerchiefs. I still carry it in my purse today, a quiet reminder of a remarkable woman who meant so much to our family. After starting Poole’s Embroidery, I embroidered it, making an already meaningful keepsake even more personal.

Five years later, a dear friend lost her own mother, and I wanted to give her something meaningful. I thought of my handkerchief and the comfort it had brought me, so I began searching for a sympathy handkerchief to give as a gift. To my surprise, there were very few options, and most were printed rather than embroidered.

Even so, the sentiment was there. That small gesture brought comfort, and in that moment, I knew I wanted to help others create meaningful, personalized keepsakes of their own.

What began with sympathy handkerchiefs has grown into a custom embroidery business serving individuals, families, businesses, churches, schools, teams, and organizations. Today, Poole’s Embroidery, LLC offers embroidery for apparel, caps, jackets, bags, blankets, handkerchiefs, gifts, and more.

Whether the occasion is joyful, professional, sentimental, or somewhere in between, my goal is the same: to help create lasting memories and meaningful items through thoughtful embroidery.

— Mikal