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ToucanSam 04-07-2010 04:31 AM

I've used Kona cotton and although I find it to be of decent quality, it doesn't compare to standard quilt store fabrics. But sometimes, I just really need a SOLID color. I've seen a few jelly rolls from Moda (white, black, and pastel) that are truly solid, but who else makes this?

Really would like to pick up some, and have looked at quite a few websites without much luck.

Thanks in advance,
Sam

dakotamaid 04-07-2010 04:44 AM

Thousands of Bolts has alot of solids, I've used them and they work for me.

http://www.thousandsofbolts.com/inde...TOKEN=44307507

katier825 04-07-2010 04:58 AM

If you are using the Kona from Joann's, it's not the same as Kaufman Kona fabric (the good stuff from the quilt shop). If you look at the bolt, you will not see Kaufman's name on those. There's really no comparison. Kaufman's is very nice.

Bev 04-08-2010 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by katier825
If you are using the Kona from Joann's, it's not the same as Kaufman Kona fabric (the good stuff from the quilt shop). If you look at the bolt, you will not see Kaufman's name on those. There's really no comparison. Kaufman's is very nice.

This is very true. I have purchased both, thinking I was getting a good deal at Joann's. But when you have compared them side by side you can tell the difference. We sure have to be on the ball when it comes to the differences in LQS fabrics and any others.

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Chele 04-08-2010 01:37 PM

The Fabric Shack has a huge selection of Kaufman Kona fabrics: http://www.fabricshack.com/cgi-bin/S...man_konacotton

Charlee 04-08-2010 01:40 PM

I got Moda Kona solids at Whittle's fabrics for $4 a yard...standard price...

littlehud 04-08-2010 07:34 PM

I love kona cottons. They are one of my favorites.

katier825 04-09-2010 03:29 AM


Originally Posted by Chele
The Fabric Shack has a huge selection of Kaufman Kona fabrics: http://www.fabricshack.com/cgi-bin/S...man_konacotton

Great prices for the Kona Cotton!

brookemarie19 04-09-2010 03:57 AM

Would these solids go well with batiks? I am makeing a quilt with a jelly roll of batiks, but need to find a equal quality for the solid yardage.

Bev 04-09-2010 06:21 AM


Originally Posted by brookemarie19
Would these solids go well with batiks? I am makeing a quilt with a jelly roll of batiks, but need to find a equal quality for the solid yardage.

IMO, Kona's quality is very good. But I don't think Kona is exactly the right fabric to go with batiks. The type of fabric is altogether different. No doubt someone else will have a good idea as to what would be best to use.

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