Has anyone noticed connecting threads
01-06-2015, 02:12 PM
#13
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Waynesboro, Tn.
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Originally Posted by Pollytink
Yes, I've noticed it and am really concerned. Looked at the online catalog and the new one I got in the mail yesterday and wanted to contact them to ask about it but haven't found a way yet. And the thing is, I don't like the new expensive fabrics very much. I like their original collections better. their site is one of my favorites to find inexpensive fabrics I like, and the good sales they have. Haven't been watching the thread but that's disturbing too. I need to find the customer service phone number and email contact at least. Maybe it would help if many of us contacted them with our input?
01-06-2015, 02:25 PM
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Finger Lakes, NY
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I have noticed and am not happy about it. It seems some of their basics and blenders are the same price but most of the new lines are expensive. I noticed Riley Blake, Alex Anderson and RJR in the new catalogs. I'm afraid they will soon be priced like most lqs.
01-06-2015, 02:27 PM
#15
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Location: Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, BC
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Originally Posted by mawluv
I agree totally, I'm really worried that they are changing and not for the better!!!! If I wanted RJR or other designer fabrics, I would go to their websites or suppliers and buy them. I go to CT to buy CT fabrics........Hello........
01-06-2015, 04:06 PM
#17
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Location: Southern USA
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It was explained on their blog and Facebook page. Also in the emails from them about the change. From what I can remember it was filling requests from customers to carry other lines. It seems the change has been very positive and I'm sure more profitable and more lines will be added to their catalog.
01-07-2015, 04:20 AM
#19
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: North Florida
Posts: 2,156
I love Connecting Threads and order from them a lot. I noticed the new higher priced fabrics but I usually order from their basics, Mirage line, and solids for backing and binding. I love their thread, but hadn't noticed any problem with the color selection. I also order my Hobbs Heirloon batting from them.
01-07-2015, 05:12 AM
#20
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
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They announced last year that they were adding new fabric designers to their line. That's when the inceases began. So now I go to other online sources that have sales before ordering from CT. The bottom line was their fabric was affordable over other companies. Now they've brought outsiders in that they have to pay differently than if it were just family.
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