Has anyone noticed connecting threads
 

I have noticed recently that Connecting Threads has been adding more and more higher priced fabric lines.
Seem to remember somewhere, perhaps on this board, that they were bought out by Fons & Porter? It also seems that they are slowly cutting down on thread choices (colors). Is it just me or is it really happening. I did just order some thread and fabric, but the fabric is from the clearance section. Just got the new catalogue and only 2 fabric lines are from them. The rest are from RJR etc.

I haven't seen the new catalog yet but I definitely noticed that they had some rather pricey fabrics in the past couple of catalogs. (in excess of $10 per yard). As I don't use their thread much I had not noticed there were less colors.

I noticed the more pricey fabrics too. I like the fabrics that Connecting Threads has in their catalog. Hope they continue to carry those fabrics. I hadn't heard that Fons and Porter bought them.

I'm probably wrong on the Fons & Porter thing. They are owned by Crafts Americana Group.

I usually buy fabrics from them on sale. Am very impressed with the quality--such a silky feel to it. I agree, it seems something has changed with what they are offering.

Yes, I've noticed it and am really concerned. Looked at the online catalog and the new one I got in the mail yesterday and wanted to contact them to ask about it but haven't found a way yet. And the thing is, I don't like the new expensive fabrics very much. I like their original collections better. their site is one of my favorites to find inexpensive fabrics I like, and the good sales they have. Haven't been watching the thread but that's disturbing too. I need to find the customer service phone number and email contact at least. Maybe it would help if many of us contacted them with our input?

I don't like the new expensive fabrics much either - I wouldn't consider buying them even at the normal CT prices. They have launched very few of their own ranges lately - I find this worrying as I buy mainly from CT as they offer excellent service to Canada.

I have noticed, and I was not happy about the changes. They were a unique company with a unique pricing structure and point of view, and now they're just like everyone else. I would rather see them spend time and money on continuing to develop their own fabric lines. But then again, I'm not running the company. :)

Another thought - the CT kits used to be great - lots of variety and skill levels. Lately I can't find any kits that appeal to me! Perhaps this is because the available fabrics aren't so good? They do seem to be expanding their range of basic fabrics - maybe to co-ordinate with the 'outsider' ranges?

Yes, I have noticed, and regret that it is happening.