Whittles vs Connecting Threads

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05-22-2011, 08:51 AM

#41

VickyOH

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I've ordered from both. Great customer service from both. Connecting Threads produces their own fabrics, Whittles has different manufacturers.

I like the batiks from CT, have ordered and will again. Their blenders (Mirage) are great and you can't beat the prices. If you don't like the krinkle look in you quilts, I would wash all fabrics before using to allow for shrinkage, it seems to shrink a little more than some. I would suggest ordering a charm pack of the fabric line that you are interested in using from CT before you order your whole quilt, just to be sure you like the print. They have great prices on books and patterns most of the time.

If you are lucky enough to find a fabric that you like on Whittles' web site, go for it. I've never had a problem with any fabric and the customer service is tops. They will send you a sample if you are uncertain. Their web site is very easy to understand.

05-22-2011, 08:54 AM

#42

Maggimae

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Me too, ended up on a site from England!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-22-2011, 09:30 AM

#43

libber

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About Connecting Threads.... wow, I did not know they have their own brand of fabrics. I wish CT would see this discussion and comment on the quality of their fabrics. Maybe they contract with fabric manufacturers and do a private label with them that are made just for CT. I certainly would like to know. Libber

05-22-2011, 09:53 AM

#44

grams5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thepolyparrot

I love both companies - they both ship quickly and have reasonable shipping charges. You only have to order $50 to get free shipping from CT.

I especially like Whittles bundles - inexpensive way to get a lot of variety into your stash. If you're making scrappier looking quilts, see if they have a bundle of the kind of fabrics you want.

Use, urfresh, in the code box and you can get free shipping on orders less than $50.00

05-22-2011, 11:09 AM

#45

ambquilter

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I've ordered from both. I was much happier with the quality of the fabric from Whittle's.

I have never purchased a fabric from Whittle's that wasn't LQS quality and I have ordered alot.

Angie

05-22-2011, 11:11 AM

#46

franie

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I have ordered from CT often. I am placing a large order today with 5 other people--we have to pay shipping!

05-22-2011, 11:13 AM

#47

deltaquilter

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Location: Northern Michigan

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I have ordered from both. Love the thread from CT. Whittles has a very nice selection of civil war and traditional prints, not many batiks. CT has pretty batiks.

05-22-2011, 02:01 PM

#48

Quilted Nana

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Connecting Thread. Great thread too.

05-22-2011, 02:27 PM

#49

MargeD

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This is the first time I have heard about Whittles, but I have ordered from Connecting Threads with great results, especially their prices on batting.

05-22-2011, 02:29 PM

#50

f rogers

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I have ordere from connecting threads and was very pleased with the way they handled the order.. I still have the fabric i ordered still haven't decided what to do with it.