Ana was quick to respond when I needed a rush order and followed up to make sure I was happy before…read morefinalizing the project. My custom designed logo came out exactly as imagined and finished in time to give as a gift. We were very impressed with the professional presentation and care Ana put into her work.

My friend's husband of 37 years passed away, and she and her family were trying to put together a…read morecelebration of life in the midst of being full of grief. My friend purchased a sign-in book for the ceremony and wanted her husband's name on the front. My friend asked me if I could write it nicely, or if I knew anyone who could. In that instance, you know you should entrust that kind of thing to an expert, and Ana is an expert. She responded very promptly and had questions that put me at ease immediately: what was the book made of? Was it something porous? Going back and forth with a grieving family was slow-going, but Ana was patient and communicative, even with the tight turnaround. She was clear and upfront about what we should expect, and the price for her work was very reasonable. And the finished product was lovelier than I could have imagined. It was thoughtfully placed and even packaged beautifully. My friend loved the book so much and was so happy with the result. The whole experience was so positive and easy that I won't hesitate to add calligraphy to any special events that come along, because of Ana. Thank you Ana, for helping this grieving family!

I lost count of how many messages and remarks I received about how our invitations were the most…read morebeautiful and unique that anyone had ever seen. And I may be bias but I completely agree. We were so lucky to be connected to Rosaura through our wedding planner. I'll be honest initially I was resolved to ordering invitations online because I simply didn't know that beauty like Rosaura's existed. As soon as I saw her art I was sold. It gave our invitations the personal touch which was important. Rosaura is amazingly talented and has a heart of gold, going above and beyond to send updates on her progress as she painted. The saddest part of the wedding being over is you no longer get to work with creative partners like Rosaura. Thank you, Ro!

I asked Rosaura for a watercolor of my logo and even though I basically knew what to expect I still…read morewas totally and completely in love with it when I saw it. It was a large poster sized piece that I wanted to frame to use at a Wedding Expo and it is so much more beautiful, unique, personalized and eye-catching than just printing out your logo. I will be using it again and again!

Such a cute paper store with supplies to make cards. For a small store, she had a great selection…read moreof paper.

I had a pen-and-ink sketch of my home that I wanted to use as the cover design for a "thank you"…read morenote card. In less than 30 minutes, Stephanie worked with me to create a beautiful final product. I left the shop with 20 cards and envelopes -- and at a very reasonable price! Stephanie was patient, pleasant and professional throughout. I highly recommend The Paper Garden to anyone who is looking for quality products and attentive service.

Linda has altered multiple items of clothing for me over the years. She's fairly priced, and does…read morean excellent job. I highly recommend her.

Communication it's great. I didn't come prepared with the zipper, but she took it upon herself to…read morego grab one for me anyways she does this out of her home. Very sweet lady. Very efficient. Great work definitely recommend her if you're in the elk Grove area looking for a seamstress.!

I just love shopping here! Beverly is always so friendly and helpful when you shop, which I very…read moremuch appreciate. I love the variety of products the store offers and the classes are always affordable and interesting. This is the only scrapbook/paper craft-specific store I can think of that's left in our area of Sacramento and I am so grateful it exists. I look forward to shopping here every time I'm in the area :-)

8-4-26: first visit to Beverly's Scrapbooking store. Beverly greeted me right away and offered…read morehelp. She also was gracious as I took my time, along with several other customers, while we slowly made our way through the vast displays of merchandise. I found numerous stickers for my journal and for my grandkids. From geographic specific, licensed character, botanical, sports to artistic design stickers and more, it was an overload of great shopping. There were folks in back working on their projects. The calendar posted on the website shows upcoming activities. A wonderful resource!

She is amazing I was so very happy with her excellent work. She is relaxed kind and so good It was…read morefun sitting at her table while she did the work I wanted

Not only is Lara an amazing letterer, but she is one of the the nicest people ever! After seeing…read moreher brush caligraphy class photos on the Kitchen Table Instagram, I perused her website and learned she offers a beginners brush class and a beginners modern calligraphy writing class. I reached out to Lara via email and easily set up a private brush class for myself, my mom, and 2 girlfriends. The class went above and beyond our expectations! Lara was prompt on arrival, supplied everything needed for the class, and taught with a clear, patient, and flowing style. After two hours we each felt comfortable practicing on our own and couldn't wait to purchase more pens to play with. This holiday season I saw on her IG she was selling small and large ornaments with gorgeous calligraphy saying anything and everything you'd like on a globe. I saw the perfect gifts for friends and was not disappointed. My friends loved them and couldn't wait to trim their trees. If you're interested in learning calligraphy or need services, do not overlook this warm and friendly scribe! We look forward to expanding our skills with either her writing class or advanced brush class in the very near future.

I had a last minute appointment and needed alterations to a pair of pants completed in less than a…read moreweek. Doing a quick Yelp search, CJ Sewing popped up as one of the top rated alterations establishments in Elk Grove. I immediately scheduled an appointment for the following day. Since I was in such a frenzy, I totally overlooked the instructions in Ms. Jackson's (business owner) appointment confirmation email (the email states that you should bring a long sleeve shirt, a belt, and dress shoes if you're having a suit altered). When I showed up to the establishment, I was warmly greeted by Ms. Jackson and her cute furry friend- Sir Winston. As fate would have it, my suit jacket did not require altering; therefore, the belt and dress shoes that I had on were sufficient. Ms. Jackson is definitely a wealth of knowledge and respectfully shared with me that the slim fit suit pants that I had were not appropriate for my athletic build (slim waist & thick quads). However, she walked me through the alterations that she would make that would complement my physique. On the expected pickup date, Ms. Jackson informed me that she would need additional time and could drop the pants off to me later that afternoon . This was not a problem considering that I dropped the pants off at the last minute. Also, I really appreciated her communication. As promised, Ms. Jackson dropped the pants off and they were a perfect fit. Thank you CJ Sewing!

I tried CJ Sewing because of the positive Yelp reviews, but unfortunately my experience was very…read moredifferent. I brought in my maid-of-honor dress for my sister's destination wedding. The color was discontinued, so I asked about adding a corset back and a hem. I was quoted over $375 for those alterations. When I asked about a first-responder discount (because my fiancé is one), she responded by asking whether he was the one with the dress. The comment felt dismissive of the impact first-responder life has on a whole family. I then asked about a graduate-student discount, and she began asking several personal questions about my education. I even offered to show my student ID, to which she said she was "just trying to make conversation" and that she would take $50 off--but the exchange still felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. She scheduled me to return in two weeks for the first fitting, where I would try on the corset and we would mark the hem. However, when I arrived, the corset wasn't completed. She explained she had difficulty finding a matching back panel and ribbon, which I understand since the color was discontinued. What concerned me was that she hadn't sourced materials ahead of time and didn't offer alternative solutions (such as lace) until I prompted her. She even suggested using fabric from the third layer of my dress for the back panel--something that would clearly be visible in photos--and only agreed it wasn't a good idea after I pointed it out. During the first fitting, I also told her that the corset was pinching my back and I didn't like the way it looked. She said nothing and offered no explanation. I later learned that with a corset, you're supposed to shift your back toward the sides to prevent pinching--something she failed to mention, and possibly didn't know. I had also repeatedly struggled with the straps since my first appointment, and instead of offering to re-sew them, she recommended adhesive. When I asked about simply re-stitching them, she hesitated and commented about my "budget," which felt judgmental and unprofessional. She then quoted $40. Because of the missed deadline, lack of proactive solutions, and overall unprofessional communication, I decided not to continue the alterations and returned to pick up my dress. At pickup, I told her I would pay for the work she had completed and compensate her for her time marking the hem. She initially agreed, but then tried to charge me the full cost of the corset--even though it was unfinished. She also tried to charge me for a hem that was never sewn (just pinned). After going back and forth--and telling her I wasn't there to argue--she charged me $25 for the 30 minutes she spent marking the hem and the partial corset work. I ultimately paid $150 for half a corset and pins she removed. Overall, this was a stressful and disappointing experience, and I cannot recommend this business.

We have been using Paula and her services for years for our company's uniforms and other…read morepersonalized items. They are great to work with and have a pretty fast turn around. Everything is always quality that we order and the staff is great to work with! Thanks for being awesome!

Paula Maita Company has made my name tags for over 8 years. They're quick and friendly and always…read moredo a great job!!