Originally Posted by
Prism99
I have used Kona black. It does have a heavier hand that I don't like, but it still works just fine in a quilt. One thing I noticed is that it is very "stringy". That is, when I cut it into 2.5" strips, the strips developed a lot of threads fraying along each side. I much prefer Michael Miller's black, which is a very deep black and has a hand similar to other quilting fabrics. However, it can shrink a lot, so it is a good idea to prewash it and dry it before using (and purchase extra length to make up for the shrinkage).
When I washed (soaked in hot water for a couple of hours) the Michael Miller black - it shrank over two inches in width, but not much in length. (This was four different pieces purchased at different times.) It does seem to be consistent from bolt to bolt as to its "blackness."