10/23/2025
✨ Meet the Maker: Lani from Exclusively Yours Embroidery ✨
Hi there, friends! I’m Lani — the face, heart, and hands behind Exclusively Yours Embroidery. Around here, I wear all the hats: creative designer, business owner, customer service rep, shipping manager… you name it, I do it! But before we get to the business, let me share a little bit about who I am. 💕
I’m the proud wife of a retired sailor, and for the first 19 years of our adult lives, my husband and I followed wherever the Navy sent us. Some places were absolutely breathtaking, and others… well, not so much. But every stop shaped who we are today. I’m also a mom to two amazing grown kids who are out there making their own way in the world. You might hear me mention them from time to time, but like most adults, they appreciate their privacy.
My embroidery journey began at the end of 2013 when we bought my first machine. Most people start small, but not me — I dove right in with a 10-needle machine that honestly intimidated me at first. I started with traditional embroidery, personalizing clothing and other items for the kids.
Then, I discovered the magic of In the Hoop Projects — where entire creations are made right inside the embroidery hoop! From keychains and felt masks to tic-tac-toe games and pencil toppers, my creativity took off. While I’ve left pencil toppers behind, my felt masks have become a Halloween favorite, and I’ve expanded to dress-up sets that let kids’ imaginations run wild.
One of my favorite parts of this creative journey is bringing other people’s ideas to life. There’s nothing like seeing someone light up over something made just for them. My kids keep trying to talk me into exploring cosplay next… and who knows? My creative path may lead me there one day.
Thank you for being here, supporting my small business, and sharing this journey with me. Here’s to new projects, a little bit of magic, and a lot of creativity. 🧵✨
— Lani 💛