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Originally Posted by Old hen
I'm one of those people who doesn't feel obligated to buy only at my LQS.
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I agree with someone else who said "you get what you pay for". Also, remember every time you purchase online, you are taking away from your local quilt shop - so, if you want it to be near you, buy locally.
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I'm totally satisfide with the fabrics I bought from Connecting threads. I thinkn they are good.
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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.
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
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. |
I'm guessing both of you have not bought from Connecting Threads in a while. The colors I've seen are much brighter in the past year or more (they used to be muted and somewhat dull). Also the fabrics have a very nice hand. One reason they can sell them so economically is that in any one collection there will only be a few prints that are more than two colors ~ which judging by photos in quilt magazines, seems to be a favored trend nowadays anyway. I agree with the many quilters here who have found CT fabrics to be just fine.
Originally Posted by cjtinkle
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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I think connecting threads gives you MORE than you pay for and they have A+++++ service
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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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I have bought lots of fabric from them and never been disappointed. I prewash and dry in the dryer and have not had any bleeding or shrinking. It ravels some, but not any more that Benartex, RJR, Cranston, or others I have bought.
Regarding LQS, I have 2 within 30 miles. When they can be competitive and not treat me like a second class quilter because I make scrap quilts and won't pay $14 a yard for fabric, then I will shop there. |
Me too ~ plus I actually had my quilt develop "pealy balls" after 3 washings which I did not expect from 100% cotton (100% cotton batting too). The fabric has a looser weave and a different feel from LQS fabric. You get what you pay for!!!!
Originally Posted by cjtinkle
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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