Q10: Threadworks

Threadworks
2898 S. Delaware Ave.
Jay Fryjoff & Tracy Hoernke
(414) 483-5306

1. What does Threadworks do?

Provides customers with embroidered and screenprinted apparel and accessories. Clients may also bring in their own items for embroidery.

2. How long have you been in business? What has changed over that time? What has stayed the same?

Established in 1988. Through these 21 years, changes in our technologies and internet communications have allowed us to demonstrate our capabilities via email. What has stayed the same is our dedication to customer satisfaction.

3. How many employees do you have? Are they local?

We have three employees. All are Bay View natives and family members. Owners are Jay Fryjoff and Tracy Hoernke, brother and sister. Employed to run our digitizing department is Ronda Fryjoff.

4. Who are some of your larger clients/customers?

General Mills, Paul Davis, Discovery World, St. Thomas More High School, South Shore Yacht Club, Bay View High School, Apple A Day Massage.

5. How much of your business is web-based?

While we are in constant communication with our clients via email, we do not run operations via website. It is best to conduct business face to face.

Color trends and alternate logo placements have expanded creativity.

7. How do most customers hear about your business?

Positive recommendations of those who know us. Word-of-mouth.

8. How much of your business is new business?

We welcome new clients on a daily basis.

9. Describe the history of Threadworks-how did it come to be what and where it is.

Started in 1988 by Bay View natives Terry and Tom Fryjoff out of their Wentworth Avenue home, then onto KK for 10 years, and now on the corner of Delaware and Rusk where we operate today.

10. What would you change about Bay View?

We love Bay View! We have many loyal clientele from our community. As we primarily purchase from Bay View businesses, we wish those Bay View businesses would come to Bay View Threadworks for their embroidery and screenprinted projects.