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I have closed my store. Email me if interested in a hat. Thank you.
Hello! My name is Donna Joy (DJ) Windsor. I love to crochet and create handmade hats and other headwear. You may have seen some of my hats worn by Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band in music videos and at recent award shows and performances. See the gallery tab for pictures!
For more information you can contact me directly at info@southernthreadsforheads.com
Check out my story at the right of this page to learn more!
Southern Threads For Heads 
86 responses to “Home”
Abby
June 11th, 2011 at 02:31
Love the website!! It looks great!!
southernthreadsforheads
June 11th, 2011 at 12:54
Thanks for checking my Zac Brown hats out! They look great on him and I appreicate him for wearing them. I love ZBB music. Love to hear from all of you!
Roger Noyes
June 14th, 2011 at 22:24
Donna,
I still love the hat you made me and truly enjoyed reading your story.
Your website looks great and I wish you all the luck.
Thank you again,
Roger
Lynne Koloski
December 8th, 2011 at 22:10
Hey Donna,
Got my hat today. Thanks so much. Love…it! It’s the same hat Zac was wearing when I saw him in New Hamshire so I’m thrilled to have it. Great job! Thanks a lot!
southernthreadsforheads
December 8th, 2011 at 22:34
Love to hear those words – thank you so much for the order – I love my story & I love Zac for wearing my hats:) DJ
Delores Simpson
June 21st, 2011 at 06:03
Hey, baby Sister!! This site is looking good! I love all the designs, color combinations, and head bands. You’ve come up with some great stuff. I hope lots of orders come your way. luv, D
Janell Sweeney
July 12th, 2011 at 14:31
I like your website Donna. Interesting story too. We enjoyed seeing Larry yesterday.
Shaylee Johnson
July 27th, 2011 at 17:49
Just wanted to say thank you again for the beautiful head piece! I love it!
Ginni Foster
July 28th, 2011 at 00:45
i absolutely love and enjoy the pics and the work u have done keep up the great work.love in christ ginni
Craig
August 18th, 2011 at 03:54
Pleased to say I was the first online store order. Hats look amazing can’t wait for colder weather! Donna it was a pleasure messaging, keep up the good work.
dan
September 19th, 2011 at 02:42
hi donna, i just ordered five hats from your site and i was just wondering how long it will take to get here in minnesota? thanks dan
southernthreadsforheads
September 19th, 2011 at 11:09
Sent you an email – hope you got it – will Fri be soon enough – I am working on our school band hats & cheerleaders headwarmers – I might get it out by Wed. Thanks so much DJ
Sherree Newby
September 24th, 2011 at 23:02
I would love to make a ladies, mens and childs hat. I would be willing to pay for a pattern. Thxs. Sherree
southernthreadsforheads
September 24th, 2011 at 23:22
Sherree, I so appreciate your interest – I am just not sure how to write down my pattern – I have it in my head – my mother taught me when I was younger – but I couldn’t read the directions so she helped me until I memorized whatever I was working on. I just do it – it is automatic – but I can assure it is simple or I couldn’t do it. I’m sorry that isn’t any help – but thank you for checking me out. I love Zac Brown’s music & he was so nice when I got to meet him & his wife. I keep waiting for a quote from him to put on the web – that way everyone will know that he truly wears my hats. It is a great story & am so glad people are checking it out! Thanks DJ
Kenneth Long
October 4th, 2011 at 01:04
woo hooooo. howdy from tennessee. love your story.
southernthreadsforheads
October 4th, 2011 at 01:07
Thanks Ken – I love to tell it – just ask my husband 🙂 – A big thanks to Zac for making it happen! Love ZBB
Kyle Carlson
October 6th, 2011 at 21:15
Ordered the “Stinger”! thank you for the goodlooking hats!
southernthreadsforheads
October 6th, 2011 at 23:06
You are my first Stinger order – yeah – thank you!
Cecilia
October 18th, 2011 at 01:16
Hey Mrs.Windsor,
Love the website! And the new hats you made.
southernthreadsforheads
October 18th, 2011 at 01:46
Thank you Cecilia – you are very smart to know how to comment on my web – I don’t really know how 🙂
Monica
October 21st, 2011 at 03:50
I love how your website is more personal and not commercial 🙂 Makes me wanna know more about you.
southernthreadsforheads
October 21st, 2011 at 12:03
Thank you Monica – that was part of the advice I got from Zac’s people – to make it more about me & less about him – that he is one of the people that wears my hats. They were really helpful in many areas. Of course kids & gkids just make it perfect:)
Shannon
October 22nd, 2011 at 11:35
Love the site. This is exactly what I was looking for. My little sister is going to be so excited when she gets her ZBB hat.
southernthreadsforheads
October 22nd, 2011 at 13:21
Thank you Shannon – I was so thrilled the day I watched Hiway 20 Ride & saw the Original on Zac’s head – I jumped & hollered:) I hope your sister will love it as much as I love making it.
Anya
October 29th, 2011 at 20:55
DJ,
I really love my hats. You did a great job with them. I wish you the best with your business, you deserve it!
Thank you again,
Anya
southernthreadsforheads
October 29th, 2011 at 23:33
Thank you Anya, I am enjoying my hobby & it makes me so happy to see Zac wearing one of my hats – now I might start seeing his fans wearing one:) DJ
Debbie
November 2nd, 2011 at 12:07
Donna – your website looks great! Love the photos with the grand kids. Debbie
southernthreadsforheads
November 2nd, 2011 at 20:35
Thanks Debbie – the gkids make everything better:)
Kyle Carlson
November 4th, 2011 at 22:57
How about some videos of Zac wearing your hats in concert…or music videos…or is that infringement rights?
southernthreadsforheads
November 5th, 2011 at 00:14
That would be great (because Zac is so entertaining), but I’m sure there would be legal issues. I do have a list of the concerts, shows, videos, etc (to the best of my ability) that Zac has worn one of my hats. Thanks for the suggestion & you are now entered for the drawing – good luck:)
Kyle Carlson
November 5th, 2011 at 00:51
I’m not sure if he was wearing one of yours at our concert here (gorge ampitheatre) ..check it out on YouTube!
southernthreadsforheads
November 5th, 2011 at 00:59
It looks like the Original – fall colors – what he likes about my hats is that it keeps his head cool – couldn’t get a great look & wouldn’t want to claim one that isn’t mine but I think so!
John Lisa
November 6th, 2011 at 01:45
Thanks for sharing your story with us in the zamily forum. So great to see you have found it. Wish u best of luck with your business. It is truly awesome
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 02:18
I’m so glad I finally found what my customers were telling me about – I’m excited to share & learn all the news on the forum! Thanks for the comment & you are now entered into the drawing for the “Original” Zac Brown hat – good luck:)
sarahjean
November 6th, 2011 at 04:55
Great story! Maybe while you are waiting for the quote you could put pictures up of him in your hats? (if that’s allowed) Looks great though – everything I thought that could be better I found – pricing & size information. Welcome to the Zamily!
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 13:52
There is a page of him in my hats – think it is the gallery – check it out! I did get permission from his people in Atlanta before doing any of this – never wanted to do anything w/out his approval 🙂 You are now entered in the drawing & thank you for your suggestions & kind words!
Dinny
November 6th, 2011 at 12:13
Awesome that you’ve come over the Zamily and posted with us. For ages many of us have been wondering just who makes Zac’s hats!
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 13:55
For ages I have wanted to say – but I didn’t want to do anything w/out Zac’s permission. I would see hats that looked like mine online & wanted to say ” I make those”. I have talked w/his people in Atlanta & have their cooperation & advice about the web. I won’t do anything that doesn’t build Zac and his music up. It is awesome & I love my story. Zac really did make it all happen:) You are now in the drawing – good luck!
Jennell Taylor
November 6th, 2011 at 17:11
My order is in and I can’t wait to see my husband in it. Thanks again!
Cathy Schulte Vucina
November 6th, 2011 at 17:58
love you hats! Hubby has wanted one for years!
Cathy Schulte Vucina
November 6th, 2011 at 17:59
love your hats! Hubby has wanted one for years!
Patricia Needham
November 6th, 2011 at 20:38
My cousin Sheryl Carver told me about you. You do a great job on the hats. Hope to win one in your contest. Congrats on 5000 likes!
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 21:44
Thank you for checking STFH out – I love Sheryl & appreciate her telling you about me – you are now entered for the drawing – good luck:)
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 23:05
Patricia – YOU WIN! Please let me know what size “Original” hat you would like or if you prefer a flowerband made from original thread I can do that too! Also need to know where to send it – congratulations!
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 23:06
Thank you to everyone for trying – as soon as I hit 6,000 there will be another giveaway – appreciate all the support!
Patricia Needham
November 6th, 2011 at 23:22
Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much!! I would like to have the “original” in a Mens large. Thanks again!!
Patricia Needham
November 6th, 2011 at 23:53
I’m sorry , I just looked at the sizing and instead of Mens size large just make it “Zac” sized. Thanks. My sons are about his size.
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 23:54
Sure will – Zac likes his tighter so that it keeps his head cooler –
Patricia Needham
November 7th, 2011 at 00:33
Thank you . And once you copy down my addy could you delete it from the website. Thanks.
Patricia Needham
November 7th, 2011 at 00:39
Just saw your post. No the BOK center is downtown and huge and can’t be missed 🙂 That is so great you are going to Zacs concert! Yes I pray daily for Sheryl’s foot to heal. Can’t wait for her to be up and going again. We are the same age and have always been close. 🙂 I will let you know when I receive the hat, once more , THANKS!!
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 23:53
I’m going to his concert 11-11 in tulsa at BOK – is it hard to find? I’m so thrilled you like my stuff & that you won!!!! Enjoy & tell your friends about me just like Sheryl told you ( I sure hope her foot heals soon – this has been very hard on her) It will be mailed Tues – would you please let me know when you get it & that all is good with it:) DJ
Susan
November 6th, 2011 at 21:45
I know where I’m starting my Christmas shopping for my husband!
southernthreadsforheads
November 6th, 2011 at 21:47
I’m looking forward to Christmas orders! Thank you for thinking of me & you are now entered into the drawing – good luck:)
Kim Boyd
November 11th, 2011 at 03:54
Hey Mrs. Windsor
The site looks great. Kirby loves wearing the hat you made him in 5th grade as well as saying” Hey Mrs. Windsor made that hat”, everytime we see Zac Brown on TV! Brookelynn loves the headbands and earwarmers you made her.
Keep up the great work, you are a talented woman!
southernthreadsforheads
November 11th, 2011 at 12:17
Thank you so much & I appreciate your looking me up & commenting. Tell Kirby & Brookelynn there is a giveaway thru Sun 5PM for a hat. Just have them post their favorite Zac song here or FB! I’m enjoying this hobby!
Dinny
November 11th, 2011 at 14:07
My favourite ZBB song would have to be On This Train or Junkyard, I think. Too many to choose from! Were you making them for Zac back around the time of Homegrown?
Dinny
November 11th, 2011 at 14:14
I just read the story. Amazing! And such a great example of Zac’s kindness. Love it.
southernthreadsforheads
November 13th, 2011 at 21:59
Thank you so much – I can’t pick just one either! Love Junkyard!
southernthreadsforheads
November 14th, 2011 at 00:40
Dinny, You win the give a way!! Zac wore Pecan Pie on Friday night in Tulsa, OK. You can have that or any of your choice. Let me know!!
southernthreadsforheads
November 14th, 2011 at 22:44
Not Pecan Pie but Barley & Hops – your choice & let me know where to send it – Congratulations:)
Roger Noyes
November 29th, 2011 at 15:44
Donna,
Your website continues to get more impressive, I like the names you gave each of the hats.
Roger
southernthreadsforheads
November 29th, 2011 at 21:30
Thank you Roger – it is a work in progress & I love all of it! DJ
Liv
December 4th, 2011 at 18:30
My dad recently asked for a hat like he sees zac brown wearing. I thought it would be hard to find a hat that even looks remotely like the one he wanted. I was so excited when I found this websit that sold hats that looked like the ones zac brown wears. When I later learned that you made some of the hat that he wore I was even more excited. My dad will love his Christmas present and I will be sure to tell people were to get hats like zac browns.
southernthreadsforheads
December 4th, 2011 at 19:44
Thank you so much for finding me – I love Zac Brown, his music, & that he wears my hats! I also love that I can finally tell everyone – I waited for his approval before sharing my story. Thank you so much for your interest in my hobby – they are made w/love! DJ
Amy Schmieding
December 11th, 2011 at 00:48
Thank you so much for all of my hats, and my headband! I LOVE them all! You do such a great job and you have such a great story to go with it all!! ❤
southernthreadsforheads
December 11th, 2011 at 01:04
Thank you so much for coming to the house & picking your order up – I love to tell my story to any that will listen:) I enjoyed meeting Phil – hope ya’ll enjoy them!
TIM CONE
January 11th, 2012 at 17:44
DONNA, OMG!! I LOVE ALL STYLES OF YOUR HATS. IM A HUGE ZBB FAN!! WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAVE HAD OR WOULD HAVE A ZAC BROWN LOOK ALIKE CONTEST FOR A CHANCE AT ONE OF YOUR AWESOME HATS??
southernthreadsforheads
January 11th, 2012 at 22:06
That is a great idea – I’ll work on it!!!
TIM CONE
January 11th, 2012 at 22:36
OK THANKS SO MUCH I THINK IT WOULD BE FUN SEEING THEM ALL. I WILL BE PLACING AN ORDER FOR A ZBB HAT NEXT WEEK BUT THE CHOICES ARE SO TUFF HMMM WISH ICOULD PURCHASE THEM ALL AT ONCE. LOL THEY ARE AWSOME LOOKING BEANIES. CANT WAIT TO SPORT ONE IN MY STATE. THE ONLY ONE I HAVE SEEN IN MY STATE WAS ON THE HEAD OF ZAC BROWN AT HIS CONCERT. I WAS SO JELIOUS!!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!
TIM
Michael Mullins
June 7th, 2012 at 02:06
Love the hats. I am going to be ordering Barley and Hopps one tomorrow morning. Do you have these in Stock or are they custom made? Just wondering what the turnaround time might be. Great job and I will be submitting my order tomorrow. Great work!
southernthreadsforheads
June 7th, 2012 at 03:42
I can make it & get it in the mail tomorrow if you order in the morning:) I’ve gotten pretty fast! Thanks for the kind words.
Matthew Morales
August 10th, 2012 at 22:33
Hey can you do like a custom color of a beanie design that you have?
southernthreadsforheads
August 11th, 2012 at 19:41
I can try anything – just let me know the exact colors you want & the hat you like & I would be glad to:)
Hope
January 25th, 2013 at 21:30
Hey it’s me hope I’ve worn ur hat so many times that I love it too much!!😄I hope y’all have a great day
Love always,
Hope Bennett😘
southernthreadsforheads
January 26th, 2013 at 02:19
Hope I love you girl & and thanks for letting me know:)
Matthew Omdahl
February 5th, 2014 at 05:10
I’m seeing the Zac Brown Band on Thursday in Green Bay, WI with my 9 year old. My hat came in two days ago (Barley and Hops) and will grace my dome at the concert. If I ain’t at work, that beanie is on my head, like right now. Best gift my wife ever gave me (aside from her Love and our son). I’m now paranoid to wash it. Thanks so much.
southernthreadsforheads
February 5th, 2014 at 12:48
I would hand wash and lay flat to dry. I’m so glad you love it and enjoy the concert. They are awesome:). I love Zac and making hats!
Ronnie Slate
December 2nd, 2015 at 00:10
Donna, love these,they are so comfortable. Thanks for everything. You’re awesome!!!!!
southernthreadsforheads
December 2nd, 2015 at 00:44
I’m so glad they got there n u love them. I love making them too!
jay
February 12th, 2016 at 18:34
Love the hats
Scott
March 9th, 2016 at 23:21
I live in Canada and want to get some hats but it bounced back saying That you don’t ship to Canada is that correct?
southernthreadsforheads
March 10th, 2016 at 03:56
I’m not familiar with shipping rates to Canada. U can send me your address n I can check at the PO for cost. I have shipped to a customer in Canada but they had it mailed to US. Address n then took it from there. Thanks for asking.
jassica golinvaux
December 14th, 2017 at 13:42
Hi. I was wondering if there was any way I could get 5 hats by Christmas?
Thanks,
Jassica Golinvaux.
southernthreadsforheads
July 17th, 2018 at 18:48
I’m sorry I didn’t see this until now! If you R interested in hats for this christmas let me know in OCT. Thank you for asking.
Adam
July 17th, 2018 at 18:24
Are you still selling hats? The links to the hats are no longer active.
southernthreadsforheads
July 17th, 2018 at 18:45
Yes but I no longer have PayPal. If you want to order it would be payment thru check or walmart money wire. Thanks for asking.