Has anyone ever purchased their fabrics that are "seconds"?
They sell for approx $2.50 yard which is great, but just wondering just how defective they are?
I can work with a little here or there...but not if a major flaw.

advice>>?
thanks!
Kim

I'd like to know too. I'm going to be watching the answers.

I got 15 yards and was going to use it for backing. They were very specific about telling you where where the flaw was. When i got the fabric, I looked carefully at each piece and could not find the flaw. Maybe I should return it? It was a FABULOUS deal, their usual quality fabric! I also ordered the matching quilting thread. I would say go for it.

I most all the clearance fabrics from CT for my backings. I have not found the flaws in the seconds. If it's there it looks like it's suppose to be there. I just placed an order today for some of the week's clearance items.

Good to know PaperPrincess....I ordered a couple from the "seconds" section just because I liked the fabric design & the price of course! I carefully read their description & thought...how bad could it be?? I should get this order next week so we'll see how it looks.
Maureen

Looking at the ones they have now- they do detail the flaws. The plaid print is crooked, but if you were cutting it up for applique, you wouldn't notice. The leaf prints say the misprint is along the edge, so if you cut off that inch or two, it would go away, which suggests to me it would be good for a large pieced back where you wouldn't notice where you cut if you matched the pattern up over the whole back anyway. Once it was quilted the seam lines would completely disappear.

If I bought these, I would print out the screen where it says what the problem is, and then keep that sheet with the fabric so if you pull it out of your stash later, you know again what's wrong with it to know if it will work in your current project. They all look like bargains to me, especially since I am new to my LA and need lots of practice material.

I just bought some of the "seconds", the ones with the leaves. I got two different colors, the blue and the orange. If there are flaws in either piece, I could not find them at all. They look perfect to me! Go for it!

I don't see 'seconds' on their website and clearance does not have $2.50/yd fabrics. Am I missing it somewhere?

Whoops... I found it.

sounds good to me! thanks
Kclausing.....they actually are less than 2.50..here is a link..hopefully this helps you

http://www.connectingthreads.com/web...__L600808.html

you would click on clearance...then "seconds" on the left column

Connecting Threads has always been great, so I just tried it. Wish you hadn't told me about it! :) :) :)

im here to enable anytime LOL

learning something new again. thanks for the information.

LOL, now I need to check it out!

I have bought them several times and LOVE them. But of course I love all of their fabrics. My most recent purchase was of small cream print for the background of my CW DJ. I bought 8 yards at $2.50 ea. And I have spread out the ENTIRE 8 yrds salvege to salvege and have yet to find the error. I bought it figuring that there were so few places that any design on the background would show on the 5" blocks that it wouldn't matter.

But I have also bought the 2nds before and have never been able to find the flaws. Oh well, guess if they decide that I should have it for $2.50 then I'll just take it for $2.50.

Oh, and I also buy alot of their fabrics on clearance. Either by the yard or the kits. 50% off is too hard to pass up.

I have purchased a lot of their clearance fabrics for $2.50 and under. The flaws are so minute that the average person cannot find them. Most of my quilts are not being judged by a quilt expert so I really would rather get a better deal than spend alot of money on fabric prices these days.

I have purchased a lot of their clearance fabrics for $2.50 and under. The flaws are so minute that the average person cannot find them. Most of my quilts are not being judged by a quilt expert so I really would rather get a better deal than spend alot of money on fabric prices these days.

Woops... Sorry about that... a did a double post. I do not understand why that has been happening lately! Hope I don't get into trouble.

I really didn't need to know any of this. Must go look now.

I love CT and now that you have enlightened me to the fabric seconds I'll be placing an order :-)

LOL you too - I have had fabric in their cart/basket for 2-3 weeks now, - am trying not to complete the sale.

However, since I have been organizing my fabric, ironing and refolding it to put in my closet. I can tell you that Connecting Thread's fabric really is beautiful to work with. All the fabric that is in their clearance sale is fabric that has been discontinued from their line.

UGH - thank goodness my purse/credit card is at the other side of the house.
The Greys and I are settled on the bed - maybe tomorrow

I am so glad to see this post - I was very curious about these seconds!! Thanks

I have bought from them for several years now and never knew about seconds. Why did I not know this? Now you tell me and I am being so strict with myself, specially since I have already spent my $171 for the year.

I just purchased a lot of fabric just the other day. It was enough to qualify for free shipping. Now I am trying their clearence fabric with free shipping. Hope I won't be disapointed. I love their fabric and the prices and with free shipping you can't beat that.

Same here!

never knew they had them

Thanks! That convinced me to go for it - maybe not 15 yards lol...but at that price, what a deal!!!! I love ordering from them...they have really increased their fabric line!

Well, thanks for this thread!! I just went to Connecting Threads and spent over $50!! And got FREE shipping!! Some of the regular clearance items are only $2.48 per yard!!! You can't beat that! :thumbup:

Just bought one of each of their leaf patterns. Can't tell any difference, even though they inform you of it. However, if you are getting a stripe, don't buy a second if you need it to match up straight as that is why those are seconds - they are crooked. Bottom line, patterns are fine, no stripes or items you need to match up.

Me too. Just placed an order for 10 yds of seconds plus some of the clearance fabric. You just can't go wrong with CT. Love their thread and sometimes buy kits on clearance.

oh..to enable you more ;) dont forget their tools are 40% off..i have my eye on the rag quilt scissors

I always forget about Connecting threads when I am going to do backing. I end up with wide muslin. I just made myself a sticky . Hopefully now I will remember

Thanks for the info. I have approximately 40 unquilted tops that also need backing fabric. I also love CT, but have not bought any of their "seconds". Thanks again.

Thanks for a great thread.

I love Connecting Threads. Their seconds are mostly misaligned patterns (ie., plaids, squares, lines, etc). These could be easily used for small project but none are too too "second" not to you usable. Personally, I have never received (and their deliver and f/u is great) material, patterns, threads that I have not thought were of quality. Now, may I have a discount?

Kimmie, you are a bad, bad girl!!! You just made me spend $50 for fabric!!! You made me, you made me!!! :D :-D I'm going to blame you so the guilt doesn't eat me up!! That's GUILT, not QUILT, LOL. :thumbup: :roll:

I love Connecting threads and have bought tons of fabric from them.I recently bought the leaf pattern seconds and cannot find the flaws at all. I have no problem with their material and they have excellent customer service. Prices are really unbeatable. Blessings, Georgia

I don't think these are seconds but I've bought from AAA Quilter's Supply before and their stuff was wonderful.
http://aaaquilterssupply.bizland.com/store/page25.html
They have free shipping for over $100 purchases, $3.85/yd fabric and $1 fat quarters. I repeat, everything I've bought from them was gorgeous fabric.

haha..just sharing the love........and looking for company in my fabric debt!
KimmieH

I've ordered from CT before but did not realize they ever sell "seconds" in the fabrics. I'll have to look closer next time and check them out. :thumbup: