Kona Solid Fabrics
#21
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The other side of the fabric was just fine. And that was the only time I've ever run into that problem with any of Kaufman's fabrics. Actually, I don't think I ever ran into it with any other quilt-shop brands either. I did see it happen quite a lot with Springs Quilters Only solids.
And I agree, there isn't a right side or wrong side with Kona cotton. Both seem the same to me!
#22
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
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This may not be true any more -
but several years ago, the dye lots did not seem to be consistent -
so, if you can, buy as much as you need of one color all off the same bolt.
It does feel 'heftier' to me than most of the other quilting cottons I have. I think it's too bulky to use for small piece applique work.
but several years ago, the dye lots did not seem to be consistent -
so, if you can, buy as much as you need of one color all off the same bolt.
It does feel 'heftier' to me than most of the other quilting cottons I have. I think it's too bulky to use for small piece applique work.
#24
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
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I am going to be taking Amy Gibson's class she teaches on her website next year and she is using Kona Solid Fabrics. I was wondering if anyone has used these fabrics and what they think of them.
I usually stay away from solids because they are so thin. I was wondering if they are a better fabric then most solids.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
I usually stay away from solids because they are so thin. I was wondering if they are a better fabric then most solids.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
#27
Kona cottons sold at Hobby Lobby retail for $7.99, but are one of their "always 30% off" deals so $5.59. They are by Robert Kaufman and I like them much better than the Classic cottons sold there. I used to work at my local Hobby Lobby and miss my discount, but still go there for lots of my fabric since it's right up the street.
#28
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Kona solids are the best, in my opinion! I always buy them at our local Hancock's or online at Fabric.com. Fabric.com currently has them for $5.48/yard, which I consider to be a good deal. I think you will like working with them. They have a good hand.
#29
Thanks Ghost. It was the Kaufman then. I'm happy about the right/wrong side issue as I know I upended a few of the pieces.
#30
I have never bought Kona. I very seldom ever use solids, but it seems to me they are always very thin. That is why I was questioning if a better fabric would not be that way. I have even bought solids at LQS's that were thin, but I never paid attention to the brand I was buying. Thanks for all the help.
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