How does Connecting Thread sell so inexpensively?
03-22-2012, 01:34 PM
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If buying in bulk keeps the cost down then Fat Quarter Shop must make a killer profit. I love their site, the variety of fabrics the ease of finding what you want but have to be 'can't live without' if I am going to buy, especially a given series. I don't think Connecting Threads quality of fabric is any less than FQS. CT's is my very favorite for affordable series and ease of ordering. Have access to lots of local quilt stores but usually only buy markdowns.
03-22-2012, 04:17 PM
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03-22-2012, 04:33 PM
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I think there's enough wonderful opportunities around for us all to enjoy and spread the so-called "wealth". CT is wonderful, as is 1,000 bolts and many other online shops. That being said, there's still nothing like a local QS to see the fabric quality and color as well as feel the fabric, especially when you are looking for something special. Their guidance and helpfulness is worth its weight in gold. A large chain store such as Joann's is wonderful for books, batting and notions, especially with 40% off. We are blessed to have so many choices to fulfill our creativity and still keep our credit cards from melting. Safe to say most of us are feeling the financial pinch and it's important to stretch that hard earned dollar as far as we can.
03-22-2012, 06:40 PM
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DD and I was at Joanns last Sat. and I saw several fabrics Wal Mart use to sell. Same quality, they did have some very thin fabrics. Higher prices too.
I have bought fabrics from connecting threads that is very thick and heavy compared to LQS, Wal Mart, Joanns and Hobby Lobby. I would buy from any time. I don't care where the fabrics are made, nor where they sell them from. We also went to LQS close to us and the prices are outrageous. We had a 20% off coupon on total sale and I had gift cards for Joanns. We only bought fabrics on sale and on clearance at LQS. I see no sense in throwing money away to keep a high priced place in business. I have three times more fabrics then I will ever be able to sew up, no more buying for me.
I have bought fabrics from connecting threads that is very thick and heavy compared to LQS, Wal Mart, Joanns and Hobby Lobby. I would buy from any time. I don't care where the fabrics are made, nor where they sell them from. We also went to LQS close to us and the prices are outrageous. We had a 20% off coupon on total sale and I had gift cards for Joanns. We only bought fabrics on sale and on clearance at LQS. I see no sense in throwing money away to keep a high priced place in business. I have three times more fabrics then I will ever be able to sew up, no more buying for me.
03-22-2012, 08:33 PM
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I am shocked at the absence of quilt shops in the area. I live minutes from Mobile, AL. The only quilt shop that I am aware of in the area is 1 hour to the east in Pensacola. So shopping online is much smarter for me because of gasoline prices, but I soooo miss going to a quilt shop to see, feel, experience the fabric, tools, patterns & notions.
03-23-2012, 04:45 AM
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An internet only shop does not have to pay for: Rent, utilities, liability insurance, employees, etc. While you may (or may not) get a better price on items from internet only shops - you also do not get any of their expertise: Help with a pattern/fabric choices, nor can you go in an look around when you just need to get out of the house or have some adult company who understands your hobbies and can put you in a much better mood
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