Category Archives: chess patch

Hanging Out with Chess Grandmasters

Embroidery and heat press machines in tow, we headed over to Embassy Suites Lynnwood over the Memorial Day Weekend. The Washington Chess Federation (WCF) gave us the rare opportunity to spend a couple of days with hundreds of top-rated chess players all over the state including several Grandmasters who flew in to Seattle for Washington Open 2018.  We ran the booth selling embroidered hats & otherContinue reading “Hanging Out with Chess Grandmasters”

Chess, Champions and Charm

Two weekends ago, Embroiderrific was fortunate enough to have participated as a hat vendor at the Washington State Elementary Chess Championship. The event was held at the TRAC Center in Pasco, Washington (approx. a 4-hour drive from Seattle).  Here are a couple of articles that Tri-City Herald and KEPRTV.com wrote about the tournament. We will be awayContinue reading “Chess, Champions and Charm”

Meet Your Worst Knightmare

Patch #2 of our Chess Patches My son inspired me to create this patch. He LOVES playing chess. During one of his tournaments, I asked him if he gets nervous when the game starts (especially when his opponent has a higher rating than him). He said “No. It’s fun, Mommy!” It’s truly amazing seeing him andContinue reading “Meet Your Worst Knightmare”

Every Pawn is a Potential Queen

Life is filled with challenges but with the proper strategy every pawn is a potential queen. My son inspired me to create this patch. He loves playing chess and he’s really good with it. When I go with him to tournaments, I’m amazed when I see him and other young kids passionate about this sport.Continue reading “Every Pawn is a Potential Queen”