We uphold our family’s legacy of craftsmanship and innovation in garment decoration, creating high-quality, personalized designs that blend tradition with modern techniques.
Our vision is to lead garment decoration by merging heritage with innovation, inspiring craftsmanship, building lasting relationships, and enriching our community.
With over 45 years of experience in the garment embellishment industry, my journey began as a teenager working in my father’s screen printing and crest-making business. This early exposure to the craft sparked a deep passion for the industry, which led me to explore various roles, gaining expertise in screen printing, embroidery, HTV, DTG, DTF, embroidery digitizing, and graphic design. Along the way, I was fortunate to build lasting friendships and partnerships with incredible mentors, colleagues, and friends.
My greatest role model has always been my father, the hardest-working man I’ve ever known. His ability to craft beautiful, intricate items was unparalleled, with my mother adding her sewing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the steadiest hands to create stunning Felt Cut Crests. They also screen-printed t-shirts, sports uniforms, crests, and more, all while raising ten children. Their work ethic and talent are beyond words, and their influence has shaped my career in ways I will forever be grateful for.
In 1991, I expanded my skills to include embroidery while working as a screen and offset printer at the University of Calgary. When the university purchased an embroidery machine, it sparked my curiosity, and soon after, I was offered a position as a technician and trainer by the company we bought the machine from. This role opened exciting opportunities, including an unforgettable on-site training experience in Yellowknife, NWT. Before leaving Yellowknife, I was offered the position of General Manager at the Jessie Oonark Centre in Baker Lake, NU, a role I deeply cherished. I remain in touch with many of the extraordinary people I worked with there, even 35 years later.
Returning to Calgary, I focused on honing my sales, service, and training skills, this period marked the blossoming of my passion for embroidery. I spent over a month at the Melco Embroidery plant in Denver, Colorado, learning about machine manufacturing, service and embroidery software like Wilcom and Melco EDS3. A comprehensive digitizing session with a Wilcom expert from Melco further fueled my commitment to the craft. Eventually, I ventured out on my own, selling Happy Embroidery Machines and providing digitizing services. I expanded into contract embroidery for some of Calgary’s largest clothing and promotional product companies. When that chapter ended, I moved to Edmonton, where I spent a decade as a regional embellishment manager for a major retail chain. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible individuals, many of whom I still connect with today. I am excited to begin a new chapter with Infinity Embroidery Solutions, where I will leverage my expertise, dedication, and passion to contribute to the growth and innovation of the embroidery industry. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
