Connecting Threads Batiks
12-03-2010, 09:21 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by Marge L.
I just received 2 of their batik FQ. They are so beautiful. Haven't used any yet bc I'm waiting to find a place to buy Retayne to set the colors first. Believe am going to have trouble making that first cut though.
Marge for CT batiks they didn't bleed or run at all. I don't think you need the retayne. I prewashed all of them with a color catcher and that was that. I don't think the color catcher even grabbed much if at all!
Thanks Candace for the info. I think I'll try your way and then if mine turns out differently, I can still go to retayne. These were so beautiful and silky. At first I thought they were silk or whatever, but after reading more in the catalog, found out they really are l00% cotton.
12-03-2010, 11:37 AM
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I have ordered their thread which I like a lot especially the price. I have to clean the bobbin case a little more but I save enough money to make it worth it. I haven't ordered their fabrics yet. Until recently they were to "country"? for me. I like brighter colors. What I was thinking of doing is ordering the 5 inch squares in all the collections I like . That way before I order a bunch of fabric I can look and feel it. And I will have squares of fabric to play with.:-)
12-03-2010, 11:50 AM
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I took a chance about a month ago and the batiks are yummy! They have a great hand (feel) and the colors are scrumptious. I love batiks and think these are great and what a price! I would not compare them with Moda or the high end batiks but they are really nice.
12-03-2010, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Marge L.
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by Marge L.
I just received 2 of their batik FQ. They are so beautiful. Haven't used any yet bc I'm waiting to find a place to buy Retayne to set the colors first. Believe am going to have trouble making that first cut though.
Marge for CT batiks they didn't bleed or run at all. I don't think you need the retayne. I prewashed all of them with a color catcher and that was that. I don't think the color catcher even grabbed much if at all!
Thanks Candace for the info. I think I'll try your way and then if mine turns out differently, I can still go to retayne. These were so beautiful and silky. At first I thought they were silk or whatever, but after reading more in the catalog, found out they really are l00% cotton.
I usually prewash in Warm and then the highest setting on the dryer. No problems with this line of batiks for me. But, I've had MANY other batiks that are not colorfast in the past, so I understand why you'd be concerned.
12-03-2010, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by daisey
I have ordered connecting fabrics before and they are good quality, but yesterday I bought a bunch of their Batik samplers. Strips, 10 in squares ect...The are on sale 50 % off. has anyone tried their batiks yet? They look nice and deep in color. That is only thing I havent liked about connecting threads fabrics. They are getting better about thier colors they seem to be getting deeper in color if that makes sense. Anyway if anyone has tried these new batiks I would love to hear what you think. I got quite a bit for about 50.00 with the free shipping.
12-03-2010, 03:14 PM
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Personally I don't think their threads are very linty but maybe it is because I don't use it in the bobbin, I use Superior Bottom Line thread in all my bobbins.
I love the Connecting Threads and have been using them about 7 years.
Whenever I read about linty thread (no matter the brand name) I always wonder if the quilter is considering how much lint comes from fabrics and not the thread.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
I love the Connecting Threads and have been using them about 7 years.
Whenever I read about linty thread (no matter the brand name) I always wonder if the quilter is considering how much lint comes from fabrics and not the thread.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
12-03-2010, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by wraez
Whenever I read about linty thread (no matter the brand name) I always wonder if the quilter is considering how much lint comes from fabrics and not the thread.
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