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Originally Posted by ritamaew

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Originally Posted by Fabaddict

Joanns carries it - use a coupon and get it at a reduced price

I will go to local Joanns and look for the Kaufman label. If it says kaufman I will buy it with coupon.
thanks for all the replies.

rita

I'd love to hear how it turned out. Was it Kaufman?

I will let you know what I find at Joanns but my dd is visiting amd I may not get there till mom.

rita

Buttonholeshop.com is going out of business. I just bought some black Kona for $4.75/yd.

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

Kona that you buy at Joanns or Hancocks is the LOW grade Kona...not the really good stuff....so beware that will fade quite a bit!
I prefer Michael Miller JET to Kona for holding the black dye!

Kaufman posted here that all Kona brand cotton is the same.

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Originally Posted by Maride

Kona is a registered brand by Robert Kaufman. Anything that is not Kaufman shouldn't be labeled Kona. There is another line of fabrics called Kona Bay, but they are mainly Asian fabrics. In some places when you search for Kona it takes you to a Broadcloth that sells for $1.69 per yard and the fabric is 60 inches wide. This fabric is great for some purposes, but doesn't compare to Kaufman's Kona.

I am well aware of everything that you say, Maride. I am also well aware that what is advertised as Kona solids sold at the JoAnn's Fabrics and Crafts in my locale and perhaps others, is not in fact, manufactured by Robert Kaufman Fabrics. The Kaufman name and logo do NOT appear on the bolts and the product is NOT referred to as Kona COTTON solids. Trademark infringement or not, it is what is being done. I do not believe Kaufman produces a lesser quality product for sale to chain stores, but I do believe there is 'knock-off' Kona® Cotton Solids on the market.

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Originally Posted by gale

Kaufman posted here that all Kona brand cotton is the same.

No, that is not what he said. Read it again. He said all Kona® Cotton Solids manufactured by Robert Kaufman Fabrics are the same. The stuff being sold without the Kaufman label as Kona solids is simply not manufactured by Kaufman.

The stuff at our joann's has the kaufman label.

I bought some today at Hobby Lobby..it was under $6 a yard and they are having a 30% off sale plus there is an online 40% off coupon on 1 item. Which I could have shown the cashier on my phone. Did I remember that? Not until I got home...darn it all.

Also Mary Jo's. You can purchase their's online

www.virginiaquilter.com

She has kona black for a great price $4.99

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