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I am currently making a quilt from the solids that are on sale. The colors are rich and true to the online pictures. There is a bit more ravelling than I would like with them. My machine and ironing board are covered in little threads from them all the time. That being said, the quilt is going together just fine and I will happily use my leftovers in another quilt. It just forces me to sweep more often!
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Originally Posted by jigs1354
ask them for a samples of the colors, they'll do that I'm sure.
Jigs1354 thanks, that's good to know-except-- i'm afraid if i do that, the colors that i want will be sold out, so i have to take a chance- i've been putting off working on a lot of projects b/c solids have gone up over $5, but now it seems i can buy enough to finish a lot of work i have on hold!
Originally Posted by just_the_scraps_m'am
has anyone used the solid color/blender fabric from connecting threads? there are lots of colors for less than $3/yd on clearance! i need a LOT of plain colors for backgrounds & i was wondering if you were satisfied with the quality?
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My experience as well.
Originally Posted by shadoh
you get what you pay for. i have purchased from there, i found the prints colourless and dull and the fabric is thin, the service is very good.
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what about washing & shrinkage? any problems there?
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Originally Posted by shadoh
you get what you pay for. i have purchased from there, i found the prints colourless and dull and the fabric is thin, the service is very good.
i have been looking at solids in local shops & the quality isn't all that fabulous, so i guess i have to stick my neck out sometime! |
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I'm not a prewasher so I can't comment on shrinkage.
I've enclosed a couple of pictures to show you the threads I'm talking about. The bed of my sewing machine is from sewing 2.5 inch squares for about an hour today. It's all over the bed and extension table. The squares were starched before cutting. It's messy, but to me, the fabric is still worth it. my ironing board cover [ATTACH=CONFIG]212035[/ATTACH] sewing machine bed [ATTACH=CONFIG]212036[/ATTACH] fabric squares [ATTACH=CONFIG]212037[/ATTACH] |
I don't prewash either and I get those same threads (like Lisa has in her picture upthread) with Kaufman Kona cottons.
I wouldn't hesitate to use the solids. I can't speak for the prints. YMMV. |
Originally Posted by ontheriver
Almost half my stash is from connecting threads, love them. Never had a problem with quality or service.
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The threads are from not cutting exactly on the grain of the fabric, which is very hard to do. I get them, too from any solids I cut. Moda precuts don't do it, but they're pinked.
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There have been many threads about the fabric quality for Connecting Threads if you use the search feature. I've never purchased the blenders, though because I agree with those who said it was thin. I think I was most disappointed with the batiks. But, for quilt backs it's probably better than muslin.
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