Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
I have used the P&B Color Spectrum solids a lot. They have a higher thread count than many other fabrics and are perfect for my purposes. Unfortunately they are not longer available here in Germany and I am going to try the Moda Bella Solids. I don't like the Kona Cottons, they are too coarse for me.
The Kona Solids are kind of coarse and heavy - they wear well, though - on a quilt I made for my daughter,the Kona parts are fine and dandy, the other fabric has worn out!
I think Kona is kind of unwieldy for applique work.