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Wintersewer 09-29-2011 09:14 AM

I have been very happy with their thread and their fabric. It is absolutely quilt shop quality. I don't know how they do it...and USA made too!!!!!

watterstide 09-29-2011 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by Debbie B
I have not bought anything from Connecting Threads, but just a few days ago got my first sales catalog in the mail. I really liked the prices that I saw on cone thread and was wondering which cone thread that you all buy?

Essential Cone thread is 100% cotton,it is what i get:

http://www.connectingthreads.com/thr...Thread--600905

and i love it,for piecing and quilting.


the Essential "Pro" is 100% polyester

Anna O 09-29-2011 09:39 AM

I purchased the laundry bag kit and fabric to make a second one. I also purchased thread. Disappointed both times. This was many years ago, so maybe the quality has changed.

baglady65 09-29-2011 09:59 AM

I have big time trouble with their thread.....very linty to my machine and just made a mess and had to have it serviced to get all the lint out. I buy their kits and they are great!

DonnaB 09-29-2011 10:11 AM

Great feedback on this thread, thanks everybody. I think general consensus is Connecting Thread is OK to by from

Net 09-29-2011 11:11 AM


Originally Posted by jljack
NO....they are NOT poor Qualilty!! I buy from Connecting Threads all the time, and I am very very pleased with their fabrics. And their batiks are just as nice, and they don't feel "waxy" when you get them.

I'm w/you Janice...I have not had a problem w/their products.

galmar62 09-29-2011 11:31 AM

I have bought the fabric, thread and kits from them many times. I have never been disappointed with anything I purchased. Glad to know there is a company the is concerned about saving us some money with our purchases.

krisgray 09-29-2011 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by Sunnye
Threads:
I'm wondering why some of you have a problem with CT's thread, i.e. lint in bobbin area and some love it?
Could it be differences in sewing machines?

I have not used their thread and am just wondering. I have a Baby Lock and have a lot of lint from all my threads used (name brand, "good" quality).

No more lint than I get from Gutermann or Mettler cotton. The Essential Threads are 50 wt/3 ply. You can't compare them to Aurifil or Superior which are 50 wt/2 ply and will obviously be finer threads.

I especially like to ET in my bobbin when quilting with King Tut to match my backing. There are more colors to choose from than any of my LQS have in stock in coton threads.

I also use it for piecing larger blocks. However, if I'm doing crumbs or log cabins, blocks with lots of seams, then I use YLI, Masterpiece or Auriful.

Debo 09-29-2011 12:26 PM

I've never been disappointed in any of their products and their service is wonderful.

sak658 09-29-2011 12:33 PM

I have never received a thin piece of fabric from CT. Love everything I have ever ordered.. Love their prices and wonderful service...


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