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Old 03-11-2011, 09:06 AM
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I just placed an order. I'd ordered some batiks from Hancock's but they don't always send the entire order because some is on back order so I ordered exactly what I wanted from Connecting Threads as well. I was going to make several of the runners anyway so I'm covered with my DH when he asks why two packages ;-)
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Old 03-11-2011, 09:20 AM
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I'm working on a top right now using the CT batkis and have had no problems with the fabric.
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Old 03-11-2011, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
Has anyone ever purchased batiks at Connecting Threads - I have purchased fabric - But never batiks

http://www.connectingthreads.com/cff...ist.cfm?ID=117

They are having a sale on them - when I look at the prices of fabrics on other on-line stores - theses are so cheap - I begin to question their quality - are their batiks as good as there other fabrics?
I have and hae been MORE THAN SATISFIED.......
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Old 03-11-2011, 09:46 AM
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I have, just be sure to check colorfastness
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Old 03-11-2011, 01:01 PM
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I wait for sales a the LQS or Hancock Paducah. I tred Conn Threads and waqs disappointed in the quality. Youcan see through the fabric. Thread count must be low.
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Old 03-11-2011, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by marla
I wait for sales a the LQS or Hancock Paducah. I tred Conn Threads and waqs disappointed in the quality. Youcan see through the fabric. Thread count must be low.
I have a fabric thread counter. CT fabric is right up there with Moda and many others. I take the thread counter to most all fabric shops. Some quilt shops won't let me check the thread count and that is when I suspect the fabric isn't quilt shop quality for quilt shop price.
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Old 03-11-2011, 01:32 PM
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Yes, I have bought batiks and am currently using them to do a Baltimore Album BOM from this board. I like them very much. They don't feel all "waxy" like some. Nice clear colors without any "muddiness" (is that a word??). Here's the center of my quilt I'm working on. These are all Connecting Threads fabrics except for the little gold centers of the flowers and the vase.
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Old 03-11-2011, 01:45 PM
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I have purchased many of the batiks from CT. They're very soft. They wash beautifully. I love them.

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Old 03-11-2011, 03:32 PM
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Well, I do not know why but their batiks do NOT have a good hand, if you know what I mean. I haven't appliqued with them. Guess I could if I use lots of starch to prevent raveling. Usually batiks don't ravel or fray, the reason I use them in applique.

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I wait for sales a the LQS or Hancock Paducah. I tred Conn Threads and waqs disappointed in the quality. Youcan see through the fabric. Thread count must be low.
I have a fabric thread counter. CT fabric is right up there with Moda and many others. I take the thread counter to most all fabric shops. Some quilt shops won't let me check the thread count and that is when I suspect the fabric isn't quilt shop quality for quilt shop price.
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I've only bought a couple of layer cakes from them. I find they feel a little thin. But I'll be using them for applique so it's not an issue for me.
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