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I have used them, and was very happy with my order
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I hope someone from Connecting Threads sees this thread as a testament to how many really loyal customers they have! (Including me)
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Originally Posted by Mattee
It sounds like I'm in the minority, but I think their fabric is extremely poor quality. I still use it (because it's so cheap) for quick projects that won't be used much, or for things that I don't actually care about very much. If, however, I am putting a lot of time or energy into a project, I pay more elsewhere for better quality fabric. I can see through their fabric which I find to be very thin. It's about the quality I would expect for fabric given that it costs less than $5 per yard. I have based my opinion, by the way, on dozens of fabrics that I have purchased from them either as yardage or as part of kits. They have several kits I would like to order, but I just am not willing to put that much time into a project with such poor quality fabric.
I have also had trouble with their customer service. Specifically, several occasions on which they failed to resolve technical issues which were keeping me from being able to order on their website. They failed to respond to me at all, or in a timely manner, and were unhelpful and unsympathetic to my inability to order. Mattee |
lisainmo,
Actually, what I want is their website to work, and their tech crew to be able to figure out the problem when it doesn't. I ended up having to figure out how to solve the problem myself, working around their buggy website. If I wanted to call in my order, I would have done that to begin with. To top it off, as a way of "apology" for not being able to solve my problem, they offered - just for me - to give me free shipping on an order over $50 as a way to make ammends for not being able to help me, just this once, so I would know how much they valued me as a customer. Sorry, but that's complete bs, as so many in this and other threads have pointed out, they were offering me something everyone gets and trying to make it sound like they were doing me some huge favor. I'm glad so many people love them, but I've only had bad customer service, and I don't think that 5-14 days for shipping is fast when places like fat quarter shop have their packages arrive within 3 days. |
I am sorry you had a bad experience..but so far I have been satisfied. I do know its frustrating when things don't work and we want it to.
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No complaints about my experiences so far, and I'm in an area where shipping can be a little unpredictable at times.
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I purchase fabrics and kits from them quite often and have never been disappointed.
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I love the feel of their fabric and have made several of their kits.
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I've bought a lot (and actually used some...) of their fabric, and have used a lot of their thread, and really like it all. I have tons of their fabric that I got on clearance (usually half price), plus I usually had a coupon code for an additional discount.
One of the great things about their pricing is that when you get a fat quarter, you pay exactly 1/4 of the cost of the yard - unlike most places that charge you more per yard for pre-cuts. Same with strips, charms, layers, fat eighths, kits, samplers, you name it. Always the same price per yard, unless it's on sale. And their customer service is awesome. Can't wait to try out their new stuff! |
I have almost all their thread colors. I bought all the groups. I like the way it sews. I haven't had any problems with it. But I ordered a kit from them 2 years ago and didn't like the fabric at all. Too thinly woven. Maybe they've changed that now and I should give them another chance. I'll think about it. :-)
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I just placed my first order with connecting threads, ordered the farmer's wife book, and some fabric for it, very good price for layer cake 10" squares I thought, also got some other things.
I'm hoping the fabric is good quality but since the quilt is for myself and the prices was so reasonable I couldn't pass it up. I will be able to make a decision on ordering again after I see this fabric. I'm glad it sounds like most people are pleased with it. |
Their fabrics are great, threads too. My oldest Daughter bought me a quilt kit for Christmas last year and there was lots of fabrics in it, very good quality also, I made the kit and another scrappy quilt with the leftovers. Even had enough to back the kit, provided my own backing for the scrappy. She bought herself a kit too and we were both very pleased with them.
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I did send a link of this thread to Karen at CT. She is aware of all the comments being made here.
I will buy from them even if I have another choice because their products are MADE IN THE USA!!! |
I just received four kits from their sale room two weeks ago - It was the first time that I had ordered anything but thread. The kits as said before were generous in yardage, the fabric was quality fabric and a fantastic buy at that.
Already have one bag pieced (three were English paper piecing). Not only was the fabric and pattern there but all the pre-cut hexagons and triangles for the paper piecing!! I am very impressed and and will not hesitate to purchase from them again! |
Originally Posted by laureneberhard
I did send a link of this thread to Karen at CT. She is aware of all the comments being made here.
I will buy from them even if I have another choice because their products are MADE IN THE USA!!! |
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by laureneberhard
I did send a link of this thread to Karen at CT. She is aware of all the comments being made here.
I will buy from them even if I have another choice because their products are MADE IN THE USA!!! |
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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Originally Posted by Candace
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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Originally Posted by Candace
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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The only problem I had with CT was a kit that had one piece of fabric that was too small. They over nighted me a new fabric piece. I have been very satisfied with anything I have ordered from them.
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Originally Posted by JANW
Originally Posted by Candace
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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Originally Posted by Candace
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Originally Posted by Candace
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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I'm going to have to agree with this poster in that thread.
====================== akrogirl a regular here Joined: Jan 11, 10 Messages: 99 Location: Arizona Online Sorry, but it does diminish them as a supplier as far as I am concerned. I bought from them hoping to support US industry. Are there any manufacturers left who have not outsourced all their production? ============================= One of the reasons I loved them so much was that it supported U.S industry. I'm ok with them outsourcing the batik stuff, but not ok with them outsourcing the rest of it. I'll gladly pay 5.96 a yard if it's made in the U.S. |
Originally Posted by Lisa Marie
Has anyone purchased any of their kits and/or made something using their material? I am thinking about buying one of their kits and was wondering what others thought about their material. Lisa
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Originally Posted by Candace
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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Originally Posted by JANW
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Originally Posted by Candace
They're outsourcing to Indonesia. You'll notice that it only says using USA grown cotton now....
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LOL do you think I'm not an informed consumer? I'm fine with it and will definately continue to buy their fabric. I guess each person will have to make their own decision.
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I will continue to buy it too, but it's not just batiks that are being outsourced. I will buy it because I like it and find a good value with it. But I won't spin words to make it seem like it's made in the USA, because it's simply not true. THe only thing made in the USA is the cotton for the material.
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I don't about where everybody else shops but in reg.material stores they arent USA either if you read the labels Joanns is one. I say shop and buy what ever you like wheather it's cheaper or expensive. I prefer cheaper myself if you want to go expensive thats fine too. to each his-her own. Thats just my opinion
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Originally Posted by Quilter Day-by-Day
I don't about where everybody else shops but in reg.material stores they arent USA either if you read the labels Joanns is one. I say shop and buy what ever you like wheather it's cheaper or expensive. I prefer cheaper myself if you want to go expensive thats fine too. to each his-her own. Thats just my opinion
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Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Originally Posted by Quilter Day-by-Day
I don't about where everybody else shops but in reg.material stores they arent USA either if you read the labels Joanns is one. I say shop and buy what ever you like wheather it's cheaper or expensive. I prefer cheaper myself if you want to go expensive thats fine too. to each his-her own. Thats just my opinion
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Here is an idea, there have been many times where I like the fabric in the kits just not the pattern,,,If you look at the yardage they give you alot and You can buy the kits many times at 40-50% off and just use the fabric...So I have many kits down in my stash...some will be their patterns and some I will be just using their uncut yardage they send...its soft and nice fabric,,,sometimes I wish their colors were more vibrant though...their thread is great and very inexpensive!
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Originally Posted by daisey
Here is an idea, there have been many times where I like the fabric in the kits just not the pattern,,,If you look at the yardage they give you alot and You can buy the kits many times at 40-50% off and just use the fabric...So I have many kits down in my stash...some will be their patterns and some I will be just using their uncut yardage they send...its soft and nice fabric,,,sometimes I wish their colors were more vibrant though...their thread is great and very inexpensive!
I also agree with you on the lack of vibrancy of most of their fabrics. It's the one thing I've noticed that isn't appealing to me. I'd love it if they had some variations of bright and dramatic colors. But I think their color offerings are a big part of the personality of their site. I'm not saying I don't like most of their colors though. For the times I want to make a quiet quilt, or an old fashioned looking one, these fabrics are what I turn to. 8-) |
I have ordered from them and so has some of my ASG sisters. They are equal to what you would pay $10 for in a quilting store. The kits are an excellent value!!!
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Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by daisey
Here is an idea, there have been many times where I like the fabric in the kits just not the pattern,,,If you look at the yardage they give you alot and You can buy the kits many times at 40-50% off and just use the fabric...So I have many kits down in my stash...some will be their patterns and some I will be just using their uncut yardage they send...its soft and nice fabric,,,sometimes I wish their colors were more vibrant though...their thread is great and very inexpensive!
I also agree with you on the lack of vibrancy of most of their fabrics. It's the one thing I've noticed that isn't appealing to me. I'd love it if they had some variations of bright and dramatic colors. But I think their color offerings are a big part of the personality of their site. I'm not saying I don't like most of their colors though. For the times I want to make a quiet quilt, or an old fashioned looking one, these fabrics are what I turn to. 8-) |
Have you seen their After Hours collection? Or their recent foray into batiks?[/quote]
Yeah, I'm aware that they've started stocking Batiks. However, I was on a batik toot last year, for a queen size I was making, and I overstocked my stash with them. Now I have to find ways to use up all the uncut ones as well as all the scraps. And no, I haven't seen their "After Hours" collection. Maybe I'm missing something great here?? Thanks for the heads up. 8-) |
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Yeah, I'm aware that they've started stocking Batiks. However, I was on a batik toot last year, for a queen size I was making, and I overstocked my stash with them. Now I have to find ways to use up all the uncut ones as well as all the scraps. And no, I haven't seen their "After Hours" collection. Maybe I'm missing something great here?? Thanks for the heads up. 8-)[/quote] ----------------------------------- Ok I give up on making that look like it's quoted. I'll be happy to take your scraps off your hands. Evil grin lol. |
After Hours is black, red and white.
I really like their Sweet & Sour, Sip of Summer, and Cheep Talk collections - they are all pretty colorful. So is the new Christmas one, Wrapping it Up. |
There was one line I got last year that was nice and bright and I think there are a few nice ones out now but the fabric is soft and a nice weight.
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