Today we’d like to introduce you to Avery Donihoo.
Hi Avery, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
903 Threads was born out of humble beginnings, big dreams, and a whole lot of late nights. I’m proud to say I’m Honey Grove born and raised, graduating as a Warrior in 2013. After high school, I became a dental assistant, but something never quite clicked. I was searching for a way out—and it turned out to be T-shirts.
What started in 2016 as a small side hustle in the spare room of our house quickly became something more. Back then, it was just vinyl and sublimation work. In 2017, we bought our first embroidery machine and focused mainly on custom hats. Two years later, in 2019, we took a leap into screen printing—and everything changed.
In 2020, we rebranded and officially became *903 Threads*. We were still working out of our one-car garage, where we’d moved the lawn mower out to make room for our growing setup—all while caring for a newborn. My husband worked a 14-hour job outside the house, and we printed shirts at night after the baby was asleep. Shipments were sorted in our living room, and our driveway was often covered in boxes. I stayed home with our little one during the day, and together we made it all work.
In 2021, my husband took the biggest leap yet—leaving his full-time job to join the business full-time. That same year, we introduced direct-to-garment (DTG) printing and phased out vinyl and sublimation for good. In 2022, we invested in an automatic screen-printing press, retiring our manual setup and dramatically increasing what we could create.
2023 brought more milestones: we hired our first employee and opened our first storefront—right on the Honey Grove square. That moment was deeply special to me because I became a third-generation business owner on the square, following in the footsteps of both my grandmother and my mom.
In April 2025, we moved just across the square into a bigger location to better serve our growing customer base. Today, we’re still proudly rooted in Honey Grove, Texas, where our story began. We love being part of this community and are honored to contribute to its legacy—one shirt at a time.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Like any small business, our journey has been filled with real challenges—especially during the early years. We were raising a newborn at the same time we were trying to grow a business from scratch, working late nights in our garage after long days of parenting. My husband worked a demanding 14-hour job outside the home while I stayed home with our baby, and we often found ourselves exhausted, juggling feedings and shirt orders well into the night. The growing pains of a small business were constant—learning new equipment, making mistakes, facing unexpected costs, and doing everything ourselves, from printing to packing to customer service. There were moments when it felt overwhelming, but we pushed through with determination, grit, and a shared dream. Every challenge taught us something, and those hard seasons are what built the strong foundation we stand on today.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
At 903 Threads, we specialize in high-quality custom screen printing, embroidery, and engraving—perfect for everything from team apparel to personalized tumblers. We offer custom screen printing and embroidery for schools, churches, businesses, fundraisers, and more—helping groups of all sizes bring their vision to life with professional, high-quality apparel. Our true passion lies in school spirit wear, and we’re proud to feature gear for over 150 schools on our website, with new ones being added regularly. Our storefront on the Honey Grove square offers local Honey Grove Warrior gear, Rowe Casa products, and everyday gifts and treats that make shopping local easy and fun. For customers who need help bringing their ideas to life, we also offer in-house graphic design services for custom logos, branding, and designs—no artwork needed to get started!
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Family-Driven – Built from the ground up as a husband-and-wife team, with strong family values at the core.
Community-Focused – Deep roots in Honey Grove and a commitment to supporting local schools, churches, and events.
Hardworking & Resilient – Grit and perseverance through long nights, growing pains, and major transitions.
Quality-Centered – Dedicated to offering professional, high-quality screen printing, embroidery, and engraving.
Customer-Oriented – Personalized service, custom design help, and a focus on making every order exactly right.
Evolving & Growth-Minded – Always looking ahead, investing in better tools, expanding offerings, and growing the brand.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://903threads.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/903threads/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/903threads/
- LinkedIn: email: sales@903threads.com
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@903threadsinc
