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Originally Posted by Zhillslady
I buy their thread all the time. I ahven't tried the fabric only because many in my family are small business owners and over the years I have tried as long as possible to support local small businesses so I try to buy from LQS when I can.
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I love CT's cottons & thread but the batiks are very thin. I haven't used much batik so can't really compare. The mirage fabric that I got from them seemed very nice to me. Their kits have generous cuts of fabric. I usually have enough scraps left over for other small projects.
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I have bought their thread for years now and love it...
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Originally Posted by Terri5
Originally Posted by Zhillslady
I buy their thread all the time. I ahven't tried the fabric only because many in my family are small business owners and over the years I have tried as long as possible to support local small businesses so I try to buy from LQS when I can.
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I really like their thread and have ordered fabric only once, actually it was a kit and they were very generous with the yardage and I don't think it was thin at all.
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Originally Posted by May in Jersey
Originally Posted by Terri5
Originally Posted by Zhillslady
I buy their thread all the time. I ahven't tried the fabric only because many in my family are small business owners and over the years I have tried as long as possible to support local small businesses so I try to buy from LQS when I can.
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I've been very happy with their threads. Don't usually order fabric online as I am a "touchy feely" shopper.
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(Now their thread is great, my machine hums with it and it not anymore linty than the coats and clark or star brand from LQS. It feeds nicely through the needle for FMQ practice. I will be buying more when it goes on sale.)
I like their thread also, use Silver or Natural for piecing all the time. The price is right, I buy when on they're on sale and when ordering a kit or fabric so there's no shipping and handling costs. Also I find much less lint than Coats and Clark or Star threads that I had been using previously. Their fabrics are a little thinner than some of the fabrics at LQS's but still sturdy enough for long wear. I love their colonial looking blues, browns and beiges. Made a queen size quilt from one of their kits in those colors, price was very good for all that fabric and it came out beautifully. May in Jersey |
Originally Posted by teddysmom
Is this machine thread or hand quilting thread? I was also wondering about the quality of their thread?
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I have never received anything of poor quality from Connecting Threads...order from them frequently. Have no fear!
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I have never been disappointed in their quality of fabrics ever. I usually only buy from them especially thread. And if you have a complaint or problem they take care of it immediately. I rec'd a bad spool of thread they sent out a new one right away and told me to keep the other one. They are always quick to ship too.
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I love the batiks and thread.
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I order from Connecting Threads quite frequently and have NEVER been disappointed in the quality of their products.
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I like their products, fabric and thread. No problems whatsoever.
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I do not care for their quality of batiks. Guess I am a "batik snob" as some have put it! There are so many places online that have them on sale - Fabric Depot just had them 35% off. Also with brand names, you get such a better variety of colors and prints.
I bought a kit from CT recently (not batik) because I loved the fabric choices....but the fraying drove me NUTS. |
Love their thread! They make their own fabrics. I prefer their Batiks-they are really nice--over their regular cottons.
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This ^^^^ is what I do. I purchase a charm pack of each line and all of the colors in their solids, mirage and basics. Then I know what the real color will be when I get it. And it is also great for picking complimentary pieces for a focal fabric. I put a 'header' on the pieces as they come in. The line name, color number and all the other information to locate them easily. I then use double-sided tape and mount them to the info cards. I punch a hole in the corner and group them on rings.
What a great idea. I buy their fat quarters. |
Great threads and color assortments. I was originally attracted to them because I read their fabrics were made with US cotton. Not the case anymore, however, they are a good value.
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I love their products!
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Originally Posted by Katia
I made a quilt from their batiks for my grandson and it turned out well and has held up well. I've used lots of their fabrics and threads and have never had a single problem.
As well, every time they go to the store, to church, anywhere, someone has something nice to say about it. Talk about a ringing endorsement! :thumbup: Here's a pic. Hope this helps. Grandson's baby quilt using batiks and thread from Connecting Threads and Anita Grossman Soloman's "No Waste Windmill" pattern [ATTACH=CONFIG]264042[/ATTACH] Back of quilt [ATTACH=CONFIG]264043[/ATTACH] |
I wemt to my neighborhood store and found that they were 11.00 a yard and I came home and bought over $250 worth of batiks and they are gorgeous. They are just as bice or even better than others in the stores. They package them and mark each piece and they were very prompt in send them. CT is the place for all my batiks in the future. Jane
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I've purchased a few of their fabric (batik and print) and they are OK. Better than most of the fabric I've seen at Joanne's, but not quite as good as most of the fabric I've seen an LQS. I say "most" because there are always exceptions in both directions.
Their thread is another story. I bought I think 10 spools in different colors with the intention to use on a landscape quilt. I used a tiny bit of I think 3 colors and gave up and sold the whole lot here on QB. I HATED that thread. It says it's 50wt but when compared to a 50wt higher quality thread (like Aurifil or Superior to name only two) the CT thread was more than twice as thick. Also, the amount of thread lint was HORRIBLE. I was FMQ'ing little feet (just the outline of the foot!) and I did 4-5 feet that were only 4" long (so total thread used is perhaps a few yards tops??) and when I was done there was so much lint it covered the whole needle shaft about 1/2" all the way around. SERIOUSLY. I was even using a larger needle than I would have ordinarily used with a 50wt thread. So from me ... Fabric - thumbs up Thread - thumbs down When I'm piecing and want to maintain a 1/4" or scant 1/4" seam allowance, especially in a block with a lot of pieces, I will use Aurifil 50/2, a thinner thread, as it takes up less space in the seam allowance. I commonly use CT's Essentials for all of my machine quilting since it shows up nicely. I will also use it in seams where this standard size thread thickness does not matter. I'm sorry to hear of your troubling experience with this thread and hope you find my info helpful. I have never had problems with it causing much lint at all. I wonder if your lint problems may have had something to do with the size needle you were using? I nearly always use a 80/12 needle when piecing. Or, it may have been caused by your fabric possibly too, as in fleece for example. |
The thread is great. very good quality. i have not tried the batiks.
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I'm going to try this one out, I don't usually order on the web. But they do have good prices. Besides, there are also cool free patterns there. Like the snowman pincushions. lol
http://www.connectingthreads.com/pat...__D991470.html |
I haven't had problems with their fabric. Some seems to be thinner than others, but they've worked out fine whenever I've used them. I, too, like toget the charm packs to "test" them.
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I really love their stuff!
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Originally Posted by annthreecats
I have made several purchases of fabric and thread and I have not been disappointed in anything I have received. I think their prices are low because they are on-line only. No brick and mortar store.
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I use Connecting Threads fabric and threads and love them. I cant afford 9-10 bucks a yard right now, but do on occasion shop my LQS and pick up small amounts to continue my support of them.
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I really like their fabric. The service is great too. I know if I order on Tuesday, most of the time, I will get the package on Friday.
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I just received a first time order from them. I purchased the wine bags and stem cozie kit along with extra material to make gifts for several family members. The fabric looks great!
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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!!!!!
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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?
http://www.connectingthreads.com/thr...Thread--600905 and i love it,for piecing and quilting. the Essential "Pro" is 100% polyester |
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.
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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!
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Great feedback on this thread, thanks everybody. I think general consensus is Connecting Thread is OK to by from
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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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by Sunnye
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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). 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. |
I've never been disappointed in any of their products and their service is wonderful.
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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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