Connecting Threads Fabric
Has anyone ordered fabric from Connecting Threads lately? I had some from about 3 years ago and it seemed to be very loosely woven and just not what I'd consider "quilt shop quality". Their prices are good and I believe their cottons are advertised as USA-grown. But I hesitate to order because of past experience. Any thoughts? Thanks, NancyH
posted by NancyH @ 1:45 PM
6 Comments:
At October 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM ,
Sara in Florida said...
I ordered some about 1 and 1/2 yrs. ago and it was just fine. Ordered some thread also, some spools were good, one was not.
Maybe there isn't good quality control
Sara in Fla.
At October 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM ,
Sara in Florida said...
I ordered some about 1 and 1/2 yrs. ago and it was just fine. Ordered some thread also, some spools were good, one was not.
Maybe there isn't good quality control
Sara in Fla.
At October 13, 2011 at 3:54 AM ,
Laura in IA said...
That was a topic of discussion in our small group. The ones who had ordered were disappointed in the quality, as you were. I'm guessing it was in the last couple of years.
At October 13, 2011 at 2:45 PM ,
Phyllis in Minnesota said...
I do order from Connecting Threads and I don't feel their quality is as good as quilt shops but it is better than chain fabric stores. I do use their thread and like it but feel the circumference is bigger than others brands. I also had a spool with areas of fuzz which wouldn't go through the eye of the needle and therefore would break while sewing. Because I make a large amt. of quilts for charity I am happy with their prices and satisfied with the quality because at $10.00 and up a yard for quilt shop quality, I would be making very few charity quilts. I also use their fabric and mix it in with quilt shop fabrics for my own use and gifts. It washes, irons and wears beauitfully. I guess it compares to some people driving BMWs vs. some driving Chevys.
Whatever you use...........keep on quilting.
At October 13, 2011 at 2:49 PM ,
NancyH said...
Good thoughts, ladies! At least I don't feel it was "just me". And, Phyllis, you make a good point about using it for charity quilts at the good prices. Thanks! NancyH
At October 14, 2011 at 10:35 AM ,
judy in ar said...
I have just ordered twice from them for the first time in recent months. Of course there was no complain with the book order at 40% off!! But I took advantage of their recent batik sale and the fabrics seem equal to other batiks to me. Maybe because they start with a firmer fabric to begin with?? I've always been somewhat leery of buying their fabrics, but these are ok. I have a heavy duty quilting friend who loves their threads.
My complain about CT is that they sometimes have patterns I would like to try, but they're only available if you buy the kit and their kit colors are never what I would choose.
judy in ar
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