Moda Bella cottons vs kona cottons. Which do you prefer?
02-12-2016, 08:06 AM
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I just had my first experience with Bella solids. I found some of the same issues you did. I like Kona cotton better, be sure to get the real deal. One issue with the Kona is that it is harder to piece in that it is a bit on the thick side.
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02-12-2016, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Roberta
Lately when I need a solid I find myself going to Wal Mart and buying the Waverly line of fabric for under $3 a yard. It's very high quality I think.
02-12-2016, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Kaufman is the manufacturer of the Kona solids we are talking about. However, I think much confusion arises because there is another manufacturer of fabric that goes by the name of Kona Bay. Kona Bay solids are not the same as Kaufman Kona solids. It's been a long time since I shopped in JoAnn's, but it seems to me that they used to carry Kona Bay solids more so than Kaufman Kona solids.
02-12-2016, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Annie Pearl
I don't use a lot of solids in my quilts. I needed solid white, red and black. So when I ordered I bought Moda Bella. I was very disappointed, the black and red shed terribly the white not so much. Do Kona cottons shed a lot too? If they don't I think I'll go with Kona cottons next time. Let me know what you use.
02-12-2016, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by slbram17
I just bought some Kona cotton today at Hancock Fabrics with their 50 percent off coupon. Ran around $4.50 a yard. The bolt does state Kona, not Kona Bay in case some are wondering.
02-12-2016, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
It should also say Kaufman, as Kaufman is the manufacturer of Kona.
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