Hello, I’m Kelly Anne
Hello, I'm Kelly Anne, the founder and driving force behind Kelly Anne Embroidery. While officially launched in 2020, my journey with embroidery and creating began long before then. Sewing and crafting have been a part of my life since childhood; I vividly remember making pajama pants, drawstring bags, skirts, and more at the tender age of 8. This early fascination with fabric and creation only deepened over time.
By the age of 16, I found myself immersed in the world of costume design, working at a local children's theatre. It was here that I discovered my first passion, surrounded by the magic of costumes backstage. This experience ignited my creativity and set me on a path towards a career in the arts.
During my college years, I pursued a major in Theatre with a focus on Costumes. As a proud member of the theatre honor society Alpha Psi Omega, I began crafting greek letters for my fellow members. What started as a small side project soon blossomed into something bigger as demand grew. I opened my first Etsy shop, selling my hand stitched letters to customers across the country.
After graduation, I decided to put my growing greek letter business on hold and focus on my career in costumes working at top theatres around the country. However, when 2020 brought unexpected challenges to all, I saw an opportunity to reignite my little side gig from college.
Dusting off my trusty Bernina sewing machine, I began making Greek letters once again. Things took off from there, and I obtained over 20 licenses to sell official Greek merchandise. In November of 2021, I took a leap of faith and invested in a Melco commercial embroidery machine, expanding my services to include a wider range of designs and options.
As Kelly Anne Embroidery continues to grow, I've shifted my focus to serving my local community and catering to custom clients. While Greek licensing has taken a backseat, I now offer a comprehensive range of services, including screen printing and full-color transfers, making Kelly Anne Embroidery a one-stop-shop for all custom apparel needs.
Driven by my love for creativity and dedication to quality craftsmanship, Kelly Anne Embroidery is more than just a business—it's a reflection of my lifelong passion for creating personalized and unique designs for clients near and far.
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Our Work Featured on Live! with Kelly & Ryan
We were thrilled to have partnered with the local Durham brand, Discover Night, for a special appearance on LIVE! with Kelly & Ryan, where their brand was featured as a cozy must-have of the season. We had the honor of embroidering Ryan Seacrest a personalized monogrammed pillowcase, which was showcased in the segment. Discover Night, specializes in luxury sleep products designed to promote better sleep and skincare, including silk pillowcases and sleep masks.