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Best Screen Printing And Embroidery Shops In Minnesota

Nothing brings a group of people together more than matching tee shirts. Whether you are thinking of a special design, logo or just some custom embroidery on your bowling shirt, Minnesota has you covered. Instead of wasting your money on that silk screening kit that will leave your shirts and home messy, bring your project to the experts. These businesses have been doing screen printing and embroidery for the community and have a track record of turning out great work.

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Shameless Custom Apparel 
693 Raymond Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55114
(612) 669-3576
www.shamelessinc.com

If you have ever wondered who makes that cool gear at the roller derby, the answer is Shameless Custom Apparel. Shameless is a great place to get custom printed clothing from a team of street artists and professional screen printers. They work with your timeframe, even if you are a procrastinator, and offer great quality clothing to be the bearer of your design. Customers rave about their service and prices as well. Check out their store online or just email them for a quote on your project.

Woman hands doing cross-stitch. A close up of embroidery.
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Bec's Embroidery
16450 Kenrick Loop
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 898-0690
www.becsembroidery.com

Looking to outfit your entire small business in jackets with their names embroidered on the pockets? Maybe you just want a cute baby blanket embroidered for your best friend's baby shower. Either way, Bec's can handle your order in a professional and timely way. Choose a design from her library of over 1,000 options, or pick a custom design of your own liking. Bec has been in the business of embroidery for most of her life and has a history of creativity and satisfied customers to back up her talent. Bec's also offers a catalog of apparel to help choose what you want your design to be showcased on.

Shirt Starz
8823 Zealand Ave. N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 425-2270
www.shirtstarz.com

Searching for a place that employs screen printers with an eye for design? Shirt Starz may deceive you into thinking that they only do shirts and print stars, but this assumption is far from the truth. Work with their talented staff to create your own design, or pick one of their original ideas to print on whatever you want. Their website is easy to navigate and provides a great tool to help find the perfect element for your creation. Shirt Starz works within your timeframe and keeps in contact throughout the entire process to make sure your project is just the way you want it.

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Bloomington Custom Embroidery
8247 Pillsbury Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 844-0799
www.4alarmclothing.com

Bloomington Custom Embroidery specializes in team uniforms and custom tees for companies. They also have a large scope of services that include screen printing, signs, custom patches and marketing materials. Using their own machines and in-house printing, they are able to offer better prices than those companies that have to outsource their orders. Get a great turn-around, a superior product and fantastic customer service at Bloomington Custom Embroidery.

Afternoon Printing
1425 Lasalle Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 259-7346
www.afternoonprinting.com

The name may be confusing, but Afternoon Printing will work with you to get all of your projects done at any time of the day. Located in downtown Minneapolis, Afternoon Printing is a fantastic little business run by locals and servicing the neighborhood and community through the creating of great art and high-quality merchandise. Local artists run this place and help you put the finishing touches on your creation, as well as execute your order with a smile.

Related: Best Print Shops In Minnesota

Andrea Wodele is a freelance writer who has lived in the Twin Cities for the last 10 years. Her hobbies include exercising, driving kids around, watching Minnesota sports, and reading self-help literature. Examiner.com.

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