Thursday, March 31, 2011

Connecting Threads

I just received my order from Connecting Threads
and couldn't be happier!
The fabric quality is excellent, has a nice soft silky feel.
And the price can't be beat! 
Just let me say, no affiliation, no paid commercial.


These fabrics are from their Firecracker line. 
A real country red and bright royal blue.
I purchased enough of the red prints for backings.
At $3.00 a yard, how could I not!
Love the blue "friendship star" print.
Going to be borders on my BOM guild quilt.

I also ordered their thread for the first time.
White in the middle, with natural on the left and antique on the right.
The antique is a perfect match for muslin fabric. 
A real bargain at $2.49 a spool.
100% Egyptian cotton #50.
I will give it a test run this weekend at retreat.
Have you tried it yet?



These 2 fabrics, are labeled as "seconds".
Seconds meaning the print is wavy.
I looked closely and was unable to see any major waves or distortion.
An affordable backing, priced at $2.28 a yard.

Don't get me wrong.
I love the major manufacturers "designer fabric" lines.
But at $9.95 a yard and up .........
I need to find a few alternatives to make my hobby affordable.

I ordered 2 spools of their Essential PRO thread.
Thought I'd give it a try.
I love to have a variety of threads available for customer quilts.
Remember my thread wall?



 Freehand roses and rosettes.
With a paisley background.

 This is the customer quilt I was working on for last 2 weeks.
King size plus.

Love the pieced back.



 Well, I'm off to gather my treasures for the weekend.
Leaving bright & early tomorrow morning.
 Shop Hopping all the way there!

 

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful fabrics at a good price. I am thread lover too, like you I need a good variety for quilting, you can never have enough.

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  2. I make quilts for Project Linus and go through a lot of thread while machine quilting, so about a yr. ago decided to try essential from Connecting Thread. I do feel it is a thicker thread but works great in my machine and I'm pleased with it. I've never tried their essential PRO but would appreciate your thoughts when you use it. ggmpm2000@aol.com
    Thanks much, Phyllis

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  3. Hey girl...it was so good to hear from you...love those pretty fabrics..I know I have said it before but it bears repeating...you are so talented and I envy how you can make such beauty with your own hands! That framed piece you ask about on my blog was a gift from my sister years ago....it came from the Cracker Barrel..Sometimes you can still find those kind there...hope you have a great weekend sweetie...thanks again for coming by....Picket

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  4. I just found your blog and I love it. Your fabrics are wonderful and I love the price. Oh and your quilting is just beautiful. You have a new follower from Texas.
    Hugs
    donna

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  5. Thanks for sharing your link to Connecting Threads, I did not know you could order on line. Great prices. I will have to spend some time shopping. Prices at quilt shops are just becoming too much. I am always looking for a bargain price but not bargain material.

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  6. I have tried (& used quite a bit) their Essentials thread but find it very linty. I'm an Aurifil addict now--nothing is better IMHO! Love Connecting Threads kits and fab and book prices!!

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  7. I love your fabrics, and have ordered from Connecting Threads many times, always happy. There customer service can't be beat. I had some trouble with some of the thread that I had gotten from them, and they replaced it right away, not questions asked. I have all the colors (gotten over a period of time, of course) and it's pretty much all I use. Great price. I hope you enjoy yours, too. :)

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  8. I can attest that I have been very pleased with Connecting Threads for several years. The thread might be a bit linty, but not bad and I'm been very happy with their fabric. Good shopping.
    Marne

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