Bolt of black fabric
#11
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,423
I buy bolts of Dream Cotton from Marshall's Dry Goods. I can't any difference from Moda Bella. If you like Moda Bella you will like Dream Cotton. The rep told me it was the same manufacturer. I don't know for sure. It is all solid colors. It comes in 108" too. I think it is $2.49 a yard if you buy the bolt. Not sure how much to ship as I live close enough to drive there.
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
Posts: 3,572
FQS gives a 20% discount when you order a bolt. I think you either have to call to order, or order online and put a "bolt discount" in the notes field. It won't come up on the order screen, but will be adjusted and your credit card charged accordingly.
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,243
I like Keepsake's Amish Black, too. It has a nice "hand," as opposed to Kona which is stiff and heavier. My one problem with black backgrounds is that, over time, it fades. I don't mind the look of an older quilt, but non-quilters need to be warned that this will happen.
#16
I too go to fabric.com for bolts of fabric. I will buy wow's and black in bolts since I use so much. I am due to buy another bolt of black very soon. In many instances, depending on the fabric there are deeper discounts for the larger the amount you purchase.