best white fabric to use on a modern quilt?
 

I've never used just plain white fabric before, always tone on tone. Which white fabric do you like to use? I'd like something a little thicker so you can't totally see through it. I like the colored Konas, never checked out white though. Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks!
Michelle

I use white in every quilt I make. My go to fabric is Kona white. I buy it by the bolt!

thanks slicksister - I'm heading to the fabric store now!

I use a lot of Kona Snow - just a little off white.

Kona Snow and Kona White. They're great.

I also buy Kona white by the bolt. It is thick enough that seam allowances don't show much. I do be sure to use white batting though, not natural or dream green when I use lots of white fabric..

Aye, another vote for Kona here!

Moda Bella solids are very nice!

I buy lots of Kona! Love it!

Another vote for Kona Snow.

Hancock Fabrics has a lovely white whose brand name starts with a W. Can't remember the full name, but it's inexpensive, washes up beautifully, and after washing seems to feel thicker. I use it in all of my quilts.

I've liked Southern Belle when the design had a lot of seams and the Kona felt too thick. The stuff I bought was tightly woven and a bit finer than the kona.

Hugs,
charlotte

I love Kona cotton white. I buy from a online quilt store such as Fabric Shack (save on shipping) and Hancock of Paducah (20% off sale) The quality is not the same at the large fabric chain.

Kona whites are nice. I use them all the time. Lately I started using a slightly off white/cream so that I can use my natural batting. I think I will be permanently switching to this shade.

I don't like sewing with Kona cottons- please don't boo me! I like a good quality white muslin. I am in love with it! I have not gone out looking for it lately because I don't really like white.

I usually use Kona White or Kona Snow. Recently, I made a quilt that used 4 different shades of Kona white. In addition to White and Snow, there was Bleached White. I don't remember the name of the fourth white. I get my Kona White or Snow fabrics from Hobby Lobby with the 40% off coupon. For Kona colors that my local Hobby a Lobby does not stock, I usually order from Fabrics.com. I am careful to check that it is Kona cotton when I buy from Hobby Lobby.

Was it ivory? I love to use Snow or Ivory.

I use Kona white and Kona if I want a little off white, I use the 'ready for dying'

Kona is on sale at Hancock Fabrics right now
 

Hancock Fabrics cotton Wendover is nice and thick. I've used it several times.

However, now through Aug. 13 Hancock Fabrics has Kona Cotton at 30% off for $6.29/yard, even cheaper than Wendover. They have 42 colors of Kona...several choices of white. (Just a note for those that don't know, Hancock Fabrics is a chain and is not Hancocoks of Paducah). You can order online. www.hancockfabrics.com

I always use the patterned white on white, ecru on white, white on ecru for my background color or sashing. There are modern patterns, Christmas patterns, stars, flowers, whatever. I don't like plain white. And I did use Kona once when I was making a quilt and found the threads frayed and I just didn't like it. I usually get my solids from JoAnn or Hancock and have never had a problem. Edie

Most of your major companies carry solids maywood has some really nice whites and the quality is great. I personally dont use allot of solids i like movement in my quilts. And being a fabriholic I love it all. I am fortunate to work and order fabrics in my job so get to fondle fabric every day. Life is good

I always use Kona White or Snow....can't be beat!!

Count me in on Kona white and black.

My local fabric store has a backing 118" wide in a sateen. Nice drape, thicker than most. Just picked up more black for strip piecing and a beige for a backing. I'm sure they would have a white too. It has an almost silky feel to the fabric too. That's going to be my basic solid whites and blacks from now on as I found out they carry it all the time.

I like Connecting Threads' white. You can't see through it,

My favorite is Kona Snow.

Kona snow is my choice

I'm working with some American Made brand white right now. I have to say, I like it better than both Kona and Moda Bella. The color choices are limited, but their white is a nice true white. I may have to buy a bolt of it.

I love Moda Bella solids. I have their color chart and it is so handy for matching the correct shade for your projects. Kona also has a color chart, if that is your fabric choice.