I found that Hancocks of Paducah, and Joannes, has cheap quality 100% kona cottons. When I asked them about it, they said "it will soften up, after being washed. www.fabrics.com, has the best quality kona 100% cotton I have found, it is so soft and easy to work with. You can actually see, and feel the difference. I fot it for $3.48 per yard, on sale, and the whites were $4.48 per yard, on sale. Thanks for the replys and info.