Do you shop at Connecting Threads?

[alberta quilter]

I get the Connecting Threads catalogue and also their emails. They carry beautiful fabrics. I'm confused as to why their prices are so much lower than all other designer fabric. Is the cotton inferior? I have ordered and it seems to be good quality. Does anyone have insight on this? I'm also wondering if you have used their thread for machine quilting? Does it compare to well known brands? Thanks.

[MamaBear61]

I have used their fabrics many times and they always seem to be high quality. I know they only do their own line and maybe they can have more control over their costs. Their shipping charges etc are also always reasonable.

[Quiltlady330]

I have used their fabrics many times and they always seem to be high quality. I know they only do their own line and maybe they can have more control over their costs. Their shipping charges etc are also always reasonable.

I agree with everything MamaBear said. Having their own line must help them control their costs. It has always been great quality when I've ordered (several times). I've heard good things about their thread but never tried it.

[hcarpanini]

Just got in one yard of batik to see the quality. I would order again.

[chislett]

Love all their products!

[rush88888]

i have used thread from them, and it works fine for machine piecing and hand sewing. i haven't hand quilted with it yet, so i can't attest to that.

[Edie]

i have used thread from them, and it works fine for machine piecing and hand sewing. i haven't hand quilted with it yet, so i can't attest to that.

I buy my thread from them. It is a very good, strong thread and you can get them in packages of different colors. I always get twelve Natural for my sewing and then I got the subdued colors for my binding, etc. Besides, best of all their spools are 1200 yards! Can't beat that with a spoon!!!!! Have a good day! Edie

[MTS]

Off the top of my head -

No middleman.
Imagine if Kaufman or Hoffman were selling direct to you.
No salesman or wholesalers (Checkers/United Notion, etc.) or shipping costs (like from Asia to Kaufman warehouse to Checkers warehouse to the LQS - you're ultimately paying for ALL those transportation costs).
And each step/stop has its own mark-up.

Their fulfillment operation is part of a larger company, so there are economies of scale there.

Also, they can make a bit less per yard but make it up on volume.

[Candace]

Their quality is not as good as quilt store brands, IMO. Lots of threads on this if you do a search.

[cathylynn]

Their quality is not as good as quilt store brands, IMO. Lots of threads on this if you do a search.

I haven't found this to be the case with Connecting Threads. I am very happy with the quality of fabric purchased and how quickly and correctly my orders have been processed. I will continue to purchase from Connecting Threads as I get more bang for the buck! (hence, more projects!)