I prefer Bella Solids, over the last year or so it seems that the Kona's I have purchased have a terrible fraying issue and it drives me batty!!!! Joann's is now 8.99 a yard for Kona !!!!! So now I am forced to buy online and I will buy Bella from my favorite online store. I purchased the swatches so that I can match much better, well worth the small investment!!