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texasmusicmom

Number of posts : 8913 Age : 66 Location : Columbia, South Carolina, USA Registration date : 2008-09-05
 | Subject: Connecting Threads website Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:14 pm | |
| I got a catalogue from Connecting Threads.....lots of cool stuff. Has anyone used their thread? Anyway...they have a really neat website for quilters to share on.....has some cool free patterns and lots of neat things to take part in...wish I had more time. Check it out...I will further when I can. http://quiltwithus.connectingthreads.com | |
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Calico_Chris

Number of posts : 4269 Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan USA Registration date : 2008-09-03
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:18 pm | |
| I did take a look at their new forum, project etc...looks like they've done a major overhaul. Too much for me to partake at this time. I've not used their thread but have heard good things about them | |
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Jessica
Number of posts : 148 Registration date : 2009-01-09
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:05 am | |
| I haven't used their threads yet...but plan to by some soon...also have some of their fabric and patterns...I really like the fact that it is not over priced...and they have good sales...
and when I recieved the fabric ...it is of good quality... | |
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BearFoot
Number of posts : 901 Location : Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registration date : 2008-09-02
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:28 am | |
| I use their thread. I like it. It is less linty than Coats and Clark but I think it is more linty than Aurifil. For the price though, I will use my little lint brush frequently to clean out what I need to! My machine isn't finicky about thread but it is about needles...it likes new sharp needles! I was just getting ready to order some of the larger cones of thread in the neutral colors that I use for piecing. Then I can use my Sidewinder to wind bobbins if I don't want to stop sewing to wind a bobbin. Overall, I would continue to buy the thread. I like it better than what I get at Joannes. | |
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texasmusicmom

Number of posts : 8913 Age : 66 Location : Columbia, South Carolina, USA Registration date : 2008-09-05
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:45 pm | |
| I have a Bernina. I know that the Bernina people say that the thread should be European....twisted opposite of ours.....I'm wondering if their thread would be ok. I think I will try it....I can use the lint brush too...lol. I use Gutermann now and have to be careful with lint. I need to ask other Bernina quilters if they use only European thread on a different topic..lol. | |
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 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:37 pm | |
| Thankyou I have saved their site to have a peep at when I have more time ....must be whilst I am sleeping  |
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FiberBabble Moderator

Number of posts : 2736 Age : 62 Location : SW WA Registration date : 2008-09-04
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:56 am | |
| - texasmusicmom wrote:
- .. the Bernina people say that the thread should be European....twisted opposite of ours....
Okay, the mod can move this where it needs to go, but I just have to chime in here: What a colossal load of horse doo.  _________________ Perfection is the enemy of progress
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Jessica
Number of posts : 148 Registration date : 2009-01-09
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:51 am | |
| I didn't know I needed European thread...Do I really need to look for that? | |
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sallyandtilly

Number of posts : 304 Age : 76 Location : Colorado Registration date : 2008-09-03
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:24 am | |
| I joined their website because I am a glutton for punishment. The more groups the better. :D Actually I don't care for their forum much and the members are growing by leaps and bounds. It does have lots of photos to look through, but my complaint about that is people put some of the stupidest photos on there. Just a waste of space. I wish they would limit it to quilt photos only. | |
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Jessica
Number of posts : 148 Registration date : 2009-01-09
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:54 am | |
| I joined their forum...but have not been on it...it will not come up the wa it needs to for my computer...not sure why anyway...I don't think I am missing anything. I do like their products. I habee pleased with their fabirc. | |
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BearFoot
Number of posts : 901 Location : Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registration date : 2008-09-02
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:14 am | |
| I joined that website too. I don't visit it much. | |
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FiberBabble Moderator

Number of posts : 2736 Age : 62 Location : SW WA Registration date : 2008-09-04
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:59 am | |
| - Jessica wrote:
- I didn't know I needed European thread...Do I really need to look for that?
No, Jessica, you don't. That was the point of my not-so-pleasant comment. Just keep your machine clean. Fortunately for all, I haven't had enough  to properly seat my  , so I'll just let it  _________________ Perfection is the enemy of progress
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:45 am | |
| There is an Iowa Quilters Group on the connecting threads website. It's kind of confusing to get around. But I don't have to resize my pics to put them on the site. :yahoo: |
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Calico_Chris

Number of posts : 4269 Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan USA Registration date : 2008-09-03
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:28 pm | |
| I considered joining the Connecting Threads site but there are so many members. I have a hard time keeping track on the forums i'm on already. | |
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:26 pm | |
| [What a colossal load of horse doo.  [/quote] Bahahahahah...PLEASE..tell us how you REALLY feel!  |
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SuperNova

Number of posts : 53 Location : Arlington, VA Registration date : 2008-09-11
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:30 pm | |
| - texasmusicmom wrote:
- I have a Bernina. I know that the Bernina people say that the thread should be European....twisted opposite of ours.....I'm wondering if their thread would be ok. I think I will try it....I can use the lint brush too...lol. I use Gutermann now and have to be careful with lint. I need to ask other Bernina quilters if they use only European thread on a different topic..lol.
I don't understand why the European threads would be spun differently than the North American? Does that mean Bernina tests their machines on both NA & European machines? That doesn't make sense, nor have I heard of European threads being spun opposite to ours. It just doesn't make sense. If it is true then I need the European thread because it will work better for us lefties!  | |
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:27 am | |
| Does this mean that all us sewers in Europe cant use American threads???? I always use YLI and as far as I know that is made in the USA. |
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Mouse

Number of posts : 1415 Age : 50 Location : Rockhampton, Australia Registration date : 2008-12-06
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:33 pm | |
| I'm just really disappointed. I had subscribed to their weekly emails - only to find when I read the shipping info page that they do not ship internationally. I unsubscribed today because there is no sense drooling over some of the pictures (I brought a new keyboard last week because of it) to find that I can't buy it anyway.  | |
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golo Moderator

Number of posts : 13572 Age : 76 Location : Grafton ND Registration date : 2008-09-02
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:40 pm | |
| Oh Mouse that is so sad.... and they do have such nice stuff and good sales... | |
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Gimpy Cat Admin

Number of posts : 31603 Location : One Stop From Antarctica - Tasmania, Australia Registration date : 2008-09-02
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:59 pm | |
| Mouse I learned that when they first came out, it is indeed sad but many others ship to us. Oh and keepsake quilting, dont waste your time with them either, they have a base charge for shipping to us and its pure rip off, I dont get their booklet anymore either :-( _________________ "My will is mine.....I shall not make it soft for you" Aeschylus, Agamemnon
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:39 am | |
| I just received my Fall catalog from Connecting Threads and wow am I wishing I had a million dollars to spend! I found lots of quilts and ideas I'm gonna try to make on my own just by looking at the patterns. They look fairly easy. And the new fabrics are just gorgeous. I could go on and on.......... memaw4 |
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golo Moderator

Number of posts : 13572 Age : 76 Location : Grafton ND Registration date : 2008-09-02
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:03 am | |
| Meemaw, I am in total agreement with you... love everything in there.... I thought one of the Kyoto patterns looked like the one Anne did with a different center.... Check out Cabin Flowers Pattern.... I love it buts its only 21" by 21"... thats definetely a mini... uuummmm.... | |
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Calico_Chris

Number of posts : 4269 Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan USA Registration date : 2008-09-03
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:16 pm | |
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hummerlou

Number of posts : 4113 Age : 69 Location : El Lago, TX USA Registration date : 2008-09-02
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:27 pm | |
| Yes, I agree, they have some fabulous ideas in this catalog! | |
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QBee - Mary Ann

Number of posts : 4205 Location : Granite Falls Minnesota Registration date : 2008-09-03
 | Subject: Re: Connecting Threads website Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:46 pm | |
| - memaw4 wrote:
- I just received my Fall catalog from Connecting Threads and wow am I wishing I had a million dollars to spend! I found lots of quilts and ideas I'm gonna try to make on my own just by looking at the patterns. They look fairly easy.
And the new fabrics are just gorgeous. I could go on and on.......... memaw4 I just went nuts with my catalog last night!! But I restrained myself and only spent half a million!!  | |
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