Kona cotton
I noticed that our local Joann Fabrics carries Kona cotton, and I wonder if it is the same quality as in local and online quilt shops. Anyone have any opinion or knowledge to share?
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My experience is that is not the same quality as Kaufman Kona solids
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Originally Posted by sahansen44
(Post 7874956)
My experience is that is not the same quality as Kaufman Kona solids
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https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...tml#post746926
Read post #32 by Robert Kaufman. Does the end of the bolt say "Kaufman Kona Cotton"? |
We just had a JoAnn's open here. They sell Kona cotton and it feels a lot different from the other solid cottons they sell. You can feel and see the Kona is thicker. Our Hobby Lobby also sells Kona and it feels/looks the same as JoAnn's Kona. I buy it when there is a 60% off coupon or use the 40% coupon at Hobby Lobby.
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Bear, thanks for the link to the official response. Great info!
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Yes, I am glad to see the link. I have also found that the Kona at JoAnns is not as nice as the Kaufman Kona. This discussion comes up from time to time on here.
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I order from Missouri Star a lot. Their Kona is wonderful. (Kaufman)
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 7874968)
https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...tml#post746926
Read post #32 by Robert Kaufman. Does the end of the bolt say "Kaufman Kona Cotton"? |
Have to add that I don't particularly like the Kona cotton I have bought at my LQS because I find it too heavy and stiff. I usually buy Moda solids. However, I just took a class that calls for a foundation, and the instructor recommended using Kona white rather than tear away paper (too annoying) or muslin (too stretchy and light). Next time I'm in Joann's I will look and see what the end of the bolt says.
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