I just got my first order from CT and was initially very pleased. I bought an assortment of half-yard cuts, mostly the "Canning Day" line and some Civil War repros. A couple of the pieces were cut *exactly* 18", but several were cut much more generously, like 22"-- as though two different people were cutting my order. When I washed the fabrics, however, my opinion of them changed. They frayed much, much more than any other fabric I have washed. I got fray from between 1/4" to 3/8", and one blue print, seen on my hand in the photo below, frayed a full 1/2" on each cut end! That was one of the pieces that was cut to exactly 18", and it now measures 16.75" between the frays. Because of the other pieces that were cut more generously, I will not complain.

I found the fabric quality a little coarse. I'm not sure if they intended that for the reproduction prints I ordered, as it does make them look more like real feed sack fabric.

Overall, I'm not sure I will order from CT again.

Love their fabric and everything I have bought there. Great place and people to deal with.

I just got my third order from them and have been really happy with the fabrics. If you got that much fraying, maybe try pinking the edges. I haven't ordered from that particular fabric line, only batiks and darker prints. Hope I don't get the same effect.

i agree with ya all....everything i have bought from them was superb quality, and the kits had great instructions....gina

I always serge my fabric if I'm going to wash it. It prevents any fraying, and only takes a few minutes.

I wish they still had their retail store. Just as well...they were too close.

Yes, Connecting Threads is a cool, quality store, with neat quality fabrics.

I order quite a bit from them and have never been disappointed with anything. Also great customer service.

I love Connecting Threads. Their fabric feels so nice. :-D :D

I love CT. I find that their quality is wonderful, customer service is great and the prices can't be beat. I order from them all the time.