Wanted Threads Clothing Company - founded in 1994 by Kathy Parker and daughter, Michelle
From Michelle:
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and country music have changed my life forever. God has blessed me with
a wonderful life. Raised by two loving parents who met working at Disneyland, it seemed only natural
that I would work there too. My first job as a hostess at Sunkist Citrus House on Main Street left me
with fond memories of serving orange juice to celebrities at the happiest place on earth. Our costumes,
oh, our costumes – when we put on those long, flowing skirts and ruffled blouses, we became cast
members in a Hollywood script.
My mother taught me to sew at a very young age, introducing me to my true passion, clothing, namely
how it makes you feel when you walk out the door to take on the day. After college, I was thrilled to
work as a paralegal for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Little did I know, my next assignment in life would be a
once‐in‐a‐lifetime opportunity.
The year was 1990. The owner of the California Angels needed a personal assistant. Who was this
colorful, well‐dressed cowboy in the white Resistol hat serenading me on a trip down the Hollywood
Freeway to the ballpark? I would spend the next four years finding out. From his “Cowboy Code” to his
recording “Rudolph The Red‐nosed Reindeer”, Gene Autry taught me that with true passion in your
heart, anything is possible.
He inspired my interest in embroidery design.
In 1994 , my mom, Kathy, and I founded Wanted Threads Clothing
Company, and a fine line of ladies’ western wear. We have been partners in the venture,
traveling the rodeo circuit, placing the garments in both the wholesale and retail markets. We recently launched
a new collection, My Vintage Cowgirl, along with a home décor line.
We also offer custom embroidery (your logo on garments) serving men, womens’ and childrens’ markets.
See our custom logo wear site for hundreds of styles to choose from.
In our country today, true heroes are so very hard to find. My heroes have always been cowboys, and
thanks to one American Cowboy, I am living my dream.
Michelle
Michelle McClean
Wanted Threads Clothing Company
1271 NE Hwy. 99W, #253
McMinnville, OR 97128
(800) 779‐3738