Connecting Threads Fabrics
08-27-2013, 12:53 PM
#91
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 514
I think most CT fabric is great. I stick to my LQS or online shops that I trust. Every once in a while I'll get a piece from CT that I don't care for, but the vast majority of the time I am pleased with what I get. Connecting Threads is my go to place for fabric for backings. Love getting 8 yds of fabric for $40. I made a drunkards path quilt entirely from fat quarter collections from CT and it turned out beautifully, minimal shrinkage after washing and no color running. I was in warm after I finish the quilt just to make sure the recipient doesn't get a nasty surprise if they forget to use cold water.
08-27-2013, 05:03 PM
#92
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Maine-ly Florida
Posts: 3,917
I only bought fabric once from CT. It was from one of their collections last spring and I absolutely fell in love with the fabric, so I had to have it for the backing of one of my quilts. I had heard good things about them, so I didn't hesitate to place the order. You can't imagine my surprise when it arrived looking not even close to what was on their website. The color was totally different (I know there are differences in monitors, but this wasn't even close), the hand was flimsy and the fabric was poorly woven. It would never have stood up to any wear, much less washing many times. I called immediately and they said I could return it, at my cost of course, and that they would refund what I paid for the fabric, less their shipping costs. They sent a refund a couple of weeks later, but it was a very disappointing experience, just the same. I don't think I will order fabric from them again
I have ordered from Fabric.com with great results, from Thousands of Bolts and from Annie's, as well, with no problems. I have a couple of favorite online sites where I can order without worrying about the quality or price. I also order my thread from a couple of online sites because I only use Aurifil and even with shipping it is less expensive per spool than my LQS.
I am not saying you should not order from CT, just that I wouldn't take the chance, again.
I have ordered from Fabric.com with great results, from Thousands of Bolts and from Annie's, as well, with no problems. I have a couple of favorite online sites where I can order without worrying about the quality or price. I also order my thread from a couple of online sites because I only use Aurifil and even with shipping it is less expensive per spool than my LQS.
I am not saying you should not order from CT, just that I wouldn't take the chance, again.
08-31-2013, 02:55 AM
#96
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Winchester, VA
Posts: 1,552
Hate to admit it but I am a fabric SNOB...If the fabric does not "feel" good, look good, and is not sufficiently "thick" (no see thru here), then I just will not get it, regardless where or how much a yard........I have purchased both kits and yardage from Connecting Threads and I have been more than satisfied with every purchase.
08-31-2013, 05:08 AM
#97
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Stanley NC
Posts: 981
LOVE ordering from them. The fabric is good quality and their customer service is beyond belief. I've ordered several kits from them and will again when I see one I "can't live without". I got a kit one time that was short on one of the pieces of fabric, called them and they sent me an entire piece of the fabric that was cut short. You can't beat that for customer service!
09-04-2013, 03:56 AM
#99
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S. W. Indiana
Posts: 7,484
You are among the WalMart haters. I have lots of fabrics from Walmart and I don't have to spend a fortune buying it. Since I give most of my quilts away it is just fine. I don't buy fabrics from LQS.
Connecting threads fabrics are really great. Since we don't have fabrics made in U.S.A., it has to come from somewhere.
Connecting threads fabrics are really great. Since we don't have fabrics made in U.S.A., it has to come from somewhere.
10-10-2013, 03:57 PM
#100
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Campton,Kentucky
Posts: 1,397
Is the fabric from Connecting Threads good quality? I just got their catalog for the first time and their fabrics look beautiful. Solid fabric for $4.96 a yard?? Is it thin, does it feel rough? If it is quality fabric then I'm going to have to make my first on-line fabric purchase!!!
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