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I loove there thread packs and there patterns oh did I mention there fabric :D :D
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I have bought a tremendous amount of fabric from Connecting Threads in the last 6 weeks.
I have been so happy with every piece! It washes and dries beautifully. I took it out of the dryer, just smoothed it with my hands as I folded it. Needed no ironing at all. I bought just about every batik they carry, but haven't washed them yet. They were only $5.96 per yd but I didn't think they were worth more than that. They will be fine for the practice bargellows I want to make. Happy quilting everyone. |
I bought the samplers of batiks from Connecting Threads too.
The batiks are quite thin, I have found,and I will need to add something to them to use with other batiks. The colors are lovely but I will not order them in yardage. Didn't we have this discussion before? I thank anyone who can steer me back to it. |
I have had reds bleed from connecting threads. I soak them in very hot water and rince them until the water is clear. I lay them out to dry after I wrap them in a bath towel and let them air dry around the house. They dry overnight.
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Fabrics have a sizing on them, so I usually wash all fabrics before cutting and sewing. Except if using charms or jelly rolls. To test a fabric, take a piece of white cloth dampened and rub on the fabric. If the color comes off, it will probably run. Then I use the vinegar and salt method to set the color. What is "color catcher"? I've never heard of that and where does one find it?
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Grocery stores sell Color Catchers usually where the soap, starch, and those kind of items are, also JoAnn's sells a different kind & it is really great too. It is a cloth & can be used over about 20 or so times, it will tell you on the box the exact time can be used. Since I don't live by a JoAnn's anymore I use the color catchers & I've never had any trouble of dye running.
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Originally Posted by tlp
my sister (who got me addicted to quilting) told me about connectingthreads.com. they had charm packs very reasonably priced so i ordered some. now my question - a lot of them have reds in them. do i wash them first? would hand washing be ok to do since they are already cut?
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I love fabric from connecting thread, I use them all the time. :thumbup: :thumbup: I can go crazy when I order from them, I get carried away.Order to much lol :evil:
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Originally Posted by tlp
my sister (who got me addicted to quilting) told me about connectingthreads.com. they had charm packs very reasonably priced so i ordered some. now my question - a lot of them have reds in them. do i wash them first? would hand washing be ok to do since they are already cut?
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What a shame they dont ship to Australia :(
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