I'm so sorry that this happened to you, but I'm glad I read your note! I'm collecting Kona cottons for a hand appliqued top - I can't imagine how upset I would be to lose six or eight months worth of work in the washing machine. :(

You pre-washed them and they STILL bled when you washed the top? Please tell us which detergents and/or additives you were using when you washed them the first time and the second time, so we can stay away from them.

I'm so sorry. :(

Have you written to the company about the problem. Nothing changes unless we inform.

There are lot's of copycat "Konas" on the market. Not all are created equal!! Kaufman Kona is the real deal and anything else is not the same quality and is marketed to take advantage of people IMO. I've used Kaufman Kona for years with no problems.. Of course I prewash everything to avoid these situations. This is the exact situation that prewashing helps avoid.

For those of you that asked what kona, I'm not sure. All I know is that I paid almost $10 a yard at the LQS and I'm sure that it wasn't a knock off, she carries only name brand.

And I soon as it comes out of the dryer I'll post a before and after. I've decided to keep it for when you just need an extra quilt, you know house full of guests overnite, or curling up on the couch, or padding for moving furniture in the back of a truck.

My heart sure goes out to you! After all of that hard work and then to have the fabrics bleed/change colors! I'd be calling Kona and letting them know their products aren't holding up so maybe they can fix the problem before too many more projects are ruined. You have every right to rant and rave!!

wow, sorry to hear this. I've never used Kona that I know of but once I did have a red from a LQS that I thought would never stop bleeding. Actually, I think I gave up and didn't use it, can't remember for sure.

Suzy

I agree, there are different "Konas" available. The ones I have used have been great, little bleeding and they hold their color beautifully, even the black :) :) :)

this is the before

this is after, all fabrics that are still the same color are walmart brand, all the rest are Kona.