I used to work at Harrah's. They take extra special care to always try to work with an unhappy customer. As my supervisor always said - "An unhappy customer will tell everyone they meet how bad they were treated - a happy customer will tell everyone they meet how well they were treated and how nice your company is." Word of mouth is ALWAYS the best advertising. Let's face it there are too many of these forums for quilters for some company to stay in business for very long when they mistreat their customers.

And if you spend more than $50 , they will ship free. They have batting 30% off right now. I just bought a load of Warm and Natural yesterday.

Then this is DEFINITELY the company to support.

I've bought fabric and thread from CT. Some fabrics I wasn't too happy about the quality. I've gotten fat 1/4's from them and some of them were cut 8x40. That I wasn't happy about either. Most of the fabs I've been satisfied with and the threads I love. I had bought one of their thread sets about 2 yrs. ago. I opened one up last month and the thread was cut across the top so I was only getting about 12" off at a time. Called them and in about 4 days I had the new thread no charge. Very satisfied with their customer service.

I thought that the fabrics were made in USA from Connecting Threads, but someone corrected me and stated that the cotton is grown here in the US, but manufacture is somewhere else, Mexico, Canada, ????

I should own stock in Connecting Threads!!! I buy a lot from them. I am happy to hear they are going to lower their prices even more... thanks for passing the info along... :)

Connecting Threads is a great resource. I love the fact that their fabric is made in the USA. I bought a 150 thread rack for my wall and it is so well made and it is made in the USA. With the state of our economy I want to support US workers even if it costs a wee bit more. The quality and service of this business is the best I have known. When there was a question about the shipping they called and left a personal cell phone number. I will always try to buy from this store.:)

I just placed an order 2 days ago for the 'web special' clearance fabric at $2.96yd. Got 3 yds each of Falling Snow Espresso and a yellow tone on tone, which I see is no longer available today....whew, got it in time.

Several of my friends buy the 50% off clearance fabric specifically to use for quilt backs.

I used the code CHARM2 and got $5.96 off my order.

Love Connecting Threads for their fabric AND the threads.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

Setting the record straight is always a good thing, I think...

Connecting Threads cotton (like half the cotton in the industry) is indeed grown in the USA. The USA is one of the leading producers of cotton in the world. However, CT's fabric is woven and their printing is done overseas.

So really, the claim that this is a totally USA operation that some like to claim, is not correct. CT doesn't even claim it on their website. They make a big deal out of the fact that their cotton is USA grown, but if you look on their pages you'll find these statements...

And in another place...

The misunderstanding of where the fabrics are woven and printed is basic mis-direction. If one proclaims loudly that part of their process is all-USA, some will assume all of their process, even though they never claimed it. And they're very happy to let people assume that.

If their fabric meets your needs and you're satisfied with it, then you should buy it and use it.

Just don't buy it because you're under the false impression that it's an all-USA made product.
:roll:

They use to have on their website that the cotton was USA and that they manufactured in the north America (that could be Mexico or Canada most likely Mexico)
Now when I look at their web site that is gone and the only thing I can find is Cotton grown in the USA

WOW! I really missed that. Sorry. :(

WOW.. thanks for the CODE... how long is it good for?

I posted the link to the fabric manufacture Connecting Threads uses some time ago. It was a very impressive plant. Not third world or slave conditions. It is a plant known for it's quality and manufacturers for brand name clients. I'll see if I can find the link again. The thread is made at another plant, there are only so many plants that make thread no matter where they are. It's the client that specifies the quality of the thread, not the plant. It's easy to research on line where any fabric or thread is made.

Found the link:

http://www.kaltex.com/compras.html click on About Grupo Kaltex

This is the fabric manufacturer that was being used for the lastest fabric lines.

Playtime, I think the code is good thru August, but not sure. Maybe someone else here knows for sure...but if not...You might want to take advantage of it as soon as possible.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

OK, CT's website used to state that their goods were all made in North America. And we know that they're manufactured by Grupo Kaltex in Mexico.

That explains why they can charge a lot less for their fabrics, lower shipping costs because they don't use the mills in China and the printing plants in Korea and no distributor profit.

So here's a question; a) There are rumors that CT is lowering prices. b) There is no longer a statement on their website that their stuff is made in North America.

Where does that leave us? :?: :?: :?:

Thank you WRAEZ!!! Warm hugs from way over the other side of the states.... FL!

Seems they may have found a cheaper manufacturing source.

I dont fault them as long as their quality does not go down. It is a global market and if they still require manufacture to give a decent work place then I will still buy from them.
From their website

Specifically, Connecting Threads works only with manufacturers who:

Institute management practices that respect the rights of all employees
Provide a safe and healthy work place
Promote the health and well-being of all employees
Oppose the use of child labor
Have an active role in the positive development of their local community

I've heard the thread is really awesome. How about the fabric? How does it compare with "quilt shop" quality fabrics?

I love the quality of their fabric and their customer service has always been top notch! Also, love the fact that all of the fabric is USA made and at a very reasonable price. I buy a lot from the sale section and have never been disappointed with any purchase.
As for piecing a border, it doesn't bother me-- by the time it is sandwiched and quilted it usually doesn't show.

I just went to the website and it STILL says the fabric is 100% USA made.

Tell me about the Lazy Daises kit, is there a website? I love kits. I don't have to think as hard.

Here's a juicy CT tidbit....I was recently talking to a customer service person and she told me that CT is coming out with a line of batiks! She wasn't sure when, but "by next spring" was what she guessed. As a quilter who doesn't like a lot of their traditional-looking fabrics----but who's bought books and patterns galore---I can't wait for inexpensive batiks! :)

I just love connecting threads and keepsake quilting.

How do you get one of these catologs? I'd love to get one.

Debbie

If you check out their website you can request a catalog. New customers are always welcome:)

If you check out their website you can request a catalog. New customers are always welcome:)

I also am a Connecting Threads fan.
I love their thread! I had gotten it because several people on the longarm/midarm quilting groups recommended it for their machines and since I was getting a Bailey, I got some. I use it for piecing now and won't touch anything else. I love their thread! I'm looking forward to when they put it on sale again as I'll be buying more color sets!

I do like their fabrics too - although most of it is a bit too old timey for my tastes. I bought a kit or two when they had that big clearance sale last spring or fall and have still yet to open them and try them out... one of these days....

Yarn of Fabric ... I agree that many/most of Connecting Threads fabrics seem like 30's fabrics but I do like their Red/Black/White collection.

But as I probably mentioned before, if just using for backing, the web special sale fabric prices are great at only $2.96yd. Or I try to still with the tone on tones to have in my stash. Just can't beat that price.

And I'm happy with the quality... so far what I've gotten has had a nice 'hand' to it.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA