I love the Kona, but for black, I found a Michael Miller really deep dark black and I LOVE it. Great feel, doesn't shred, and it has such a great depth - perfect for the stained glass window effect, etc.

Northcutt has a black cotton sateen that has a great feel. One side has a sheen (like polished cotton) and the other side is flat. No one here stocks it, so I have to special order it from my LQS. I'm waiting for an order to come in now, and have asked that they also get the cream. You can use either side or both for a different look.

Otherwise, I use Kona cottons. The quality is good and there is a wide color selection. Hobby Lobby always has it, and it's usually on sale.

In light of the recent post regarding the quality of Kona cotton solids by Robert Kaufman, I thought I'd bring up this post again:

Who makes the best solid color fabric?

Solids to me are like vegetables. I prefer dessert.

That said, Kona usually, if I can't find a tone on tone...

Keepsakes sells the true Amish black Kona. It's the blackest of the black fabric. One you see it you'll never want any other black color fabric.

I use solids a lot, and always Kona solids. I get them exclusively at Hancocks of Paducah for 3.60 a yard. HofP carries all the Kona colors and also has PFD (prepared for dyeing) so I can dye and print my own ideas and have the same weight of fabric throughout the piece. Kona colors stay true and are consistent from one end of the bolt to the other.

I also use Kona and if it comes to needing a black fabric I only use Kona.

kona always, preferably on sale. LOL!!

For whatever reason, I use black a lot for sashing. As I tend toward more vibrant colors, it seems to make the other colors "snap" better :thumbup: Our lqs has moda so that is what I have always used. I love the feel and no matter how many times I have bought it, it is aways good. No variations.

I don't care for solids either but I gotta ask-

Is there a front and back to a solid?