Write a few words on the back of the stole with a permanent black marker or a decorative gold- or silver-ink pen to show your appreciation for the person you are giving the stole to. Sign your name on it. Make sure that you give the reasons you appreciate the person and how she helped you achieve your goals.
Pay to have the stole embroidered. This creates a more professional and polished personalized look than the black marker. You can find someone to embroider your sash at a tailor shop, where clothing is hemmed or repaired, or at some dry cleaning outlets.
Embroider the stole yourself using a sewing machine with programmable embroidery settings. Follow the machine's instructions for programming the embroidery and sew a small thank you onto the back of the stole.