Connecting threads fabrics
11-01-2010, 02:42 PM
#91
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I like their fabrics. Do you quilt for Quilts for Kids? We have a local chapter and make lots. I sell fabric and I sell to them at my cost + shipping. It's about 3 yards for $10.00. I've attached a sample. Tell me more about your charity quilting.
Linda Rae
Linda Rae
Focal Fabric $3.50
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Blenders $3.50
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Solids $2.50
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11-01-2010, 02:50 PM
#93
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I love batiks so took a chance on Connecting Threads batiks at $5.96/yard. It is wonderful. The colors are vibrant. The fabric has a nice hand to it. I, for one, will be going back for more! At that price, you can't beat it!
11-01-2010, 02:51 PM
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11-01-2010, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AnnaK
BellaBoo, for the benefit of those of us who have not seen the link, will you repost? I knew that the cotton from CT was not made here, only the cotton is U.S. grown. I will continue to order from them because their fabric is good enough for most of my quilts (utility and children's play quilts) and because when I team up with my friends, we can come up with over $50 worth of items and get free shipping.
Click on About Kaltex. It is a huge industry.
11-01-2010, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by franie
I paid $11.99 yd. the other day for new fabric so finding it cheaper some place else even with shipping is a plus. And the prices at Joanns have gone up considerably too.
Speaking of prices - check the difference in CT pre-cut prices vs. big name mfr'r prices - WOW. I think CT is a step above most of Joann's fabrics but I was disappointed in the tone - everything I ordered seemed a bit dull. Hence, my idea to buy charms as samples.
I also like their thread - cheaper than Superior, though not as thin for log cabins, etc. - and great to use in the bobbin when I'm quilting, in addition to piecing.
11-01-2010, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by e4
First, I have never bought from Connecting threads, which was the original question, and I hate to hijack a thread, but I would like to know why people seem to think the fabric is 100% US made. Connecting Threads website says they use 100% US cotton and they display the Cotton USA label. However, all that label means is that the cotton was grown in the US, not that the fabric is made here. In fact, if you read the site carefully, some fabrics clearly state they are printed overseas. The reality is that the fabric probably was not woven in the US, nor printed in the U.S. Does someone have other information that shows otherwise? I can't find anywhere on the site that it says the fabric actually is made in the U.S.
11-01-2010, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by franie
I paid $11.99 yd. the other day for new fabric so finding it cheaper some place else even with shipping is a plus. And the prices at Joanns have gone up considerably too.
One other thought - CT fabrics can't be any worse than making a quilt w/fabrics found at thrift stores - tough to truly determine quality and content with those.
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