That's what worries me too. I know that someone from Kaufmann posted (here?) that they don't make different grades of Kona and the stuff at Joann's is the real deal but I wonder too, if someone might have put some on the wrong bolt.

FabricDepot.com/6 yards kona snow cotton for $36.00

I buy Joann"s Kaufman Kona solids by the bolt, and have never had a problem.

Please check out this previous thread about this subject on this board:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...cs-t33854.html

Kaufman, themselves, responded in reply #32.

This was enough for me, to believe there is no difference between Joann's and the LQS Kona solids.

Thanks.

You can get Moda White at Whittles Fabrics http://www.whittlesfabrics.com/ for 4.50 a yard and $5 shipping. Great service.

I would suggest you look at and feel the Legacy and Kona fabric to see if there's a difference and it's what you want. Me, I like a heavy cotton which almost feels like flannel. If order on line, it's got to be a brand I have in the past been pleased with- Kona Cotton and Moda both fit that. If it's not a brand line or one which has been hit or miss for me, it has to pass the feel touch weight test in a store.

I will say I purchased some Legacy a while back for a quilt for my then young son. It didn't make through the first year, but he used that blanket a lot. It was loved to pieces.

The last white I bought from a quilt store, it is the wide width, with a pattern on it. I was tempted before I used it to wash because it was stiff, but decided to let the stiffness of it help me when cutting. I am going by the girl who sold it to me, that it was nice in a backing and would soften upon washing. So far it is great for sewing. I think you do not necessarily go with a major brand but with the feel of it. Will see.

I have also purchased solids and have not had a problems with those from Joanns.

If you have a Hobby Lobby in your area, they also sell the Kona cotton fabric and it is usually on sale for 25-35% off. It usually costs me around $6 a yard.

I second this. I actually prefer Moda Bella over Kona, I find it to be a bit softer, with a nicer drape and hand. You should be able to find it in the $6-$8 range.

You Get What You Pay For
 

In my experience there is a definite difference between cotton solids from Joann's Fabrics (Kona or not) and Moda or Kauffman Kona solids.
The cotton fabric from Joann's has a looser weave, is much more apt to bleed, and has a considerable amount of "coating" or sizing on it - very stiff even after washing.
The slightly higher price for quality cotton solids is worth it to me, especially when hand piecing.