I like the look of white on white fabrics, but I don't always like the texture. Also, I wonder how well some of them will hold up to washing. Sometimes it looks like the white is painted on.

I often break another rule and mix whites and off-whites.

I'm not a fan of solids, so I use a white on white.

it is up to you and the pattern you are making. some look better with white on white and some better with a solid white. on boarders I usually use solid white. but that is mostly because I was able to get like 6 yards for like 9 bucks. But I do like the white on white or whitish colors.

I've never used solid white, only white-on-white (for many of the reasons stated in other posts, including the fact that it hides less-than-perfect quilting), but I'm not thrilled with the painted on look either. It finally occurred to me to use the "wrong side" as the right side...a bit softer effect.

I also agree that the white-on-whites I've used seem, well, flimsy. Maybe I need to search for a better quality? Does such a thing exist, or is it the nature of the design?

I'm doing a Dresden Plate baby quilt and I bought Egyptian cotton and I love it.

It depends on the design. I like Kona but if I think the designs needs white on white then I will use that.

white on white. for a more modern quilt use a more modern design on the white on white....

i almost always use a white on white

I have been using muslin lately :)

Hi,

I use white on white a lot and love it.
It works nice for me. Shirley

I use good-quality muslin or Kona Snow. I find most WOW are too thin. Are the Moda Bella solids as beefy as Kona?

Use a lot of white on white--never use muslin in a quilt--not even the back.

Barbara

I like white on white. You need to be careful not to get the
ones that have heavy amounts of paint on them as they can be hard to sew, especially hand quilting. I like a good quality unbleached muslin when I'm working with the 30s
repros, it makes it look more authentic.

I don't get the Kona cottons at Joanns as they have a lower thread count and are stiff even after washing and drying.

I like the White on White too. If you haven't considered it, be sure to use a WHITE batting as opposed to a natural (unbleached) batting or your white fabrics will get a dulled down look.

White on white.

I like the white on white prints

i use white on white or kona love them both

White on white is certainly good looking in a quilt but I only hand quilt and I have learned to steer clear of it because it is more difficult to work on. I love Kona (especially if I am doing applique because it is strong enough to support the weight). I have used high thread count muslins with good results also. A matter of personal preference, I think.

I agree with ekbuckeye....I order my Kona from Hancock's of Paducah. It is a higher thread count fabric than that from Joann's. They also have dozens and dozens of colors!

I use muslin alot for the white sections. I occasionally use white on white but I too have sewn the wrong side facing up. White on white does add more interest but alot of my scrap quilts are made out of blocks that I have sewn over the years to practice new techniques or whatever and I used muslin in them so...I continue to use it in the final product.

I use white on white.

I use white on cream and love it with all fabrics. Don't use muslin anymore.

white on white

me too...don't like solids....use white on white...

I love white on white. They are sharp and crisp looking.

I only use white on white, when using white.

I like to use white on white patterns, but I don't stick to just one. I use several for that scrappy look. It always works.

me too...the more the better...but make sure they are all white on white..not white on cream....sometimes it doesn't show until you get in the right light...

I just made one and used Kona. I even put white on the back with a strip of what it looked like on the front.

I usually use white on white, but for my Christmas Dear Jane (posted with pictures as My Christmas Dear Jane) I used white, no-iron muslin. I wanted it's brightness with nothing to detract from the DJ blocks - nor from the embroidery/quilting on the white. I used it for the backing, too. That meant I had to use white batting, too. When you look at the pictures, notice in the picture of the back that you can see the burgundy batting through the batting and backing!

I buy muslin by the bolt - this was 90" wide white muslin - about the same weight as the rest of the fabric in the quilt. I cut off MORE than I need, serge the edges, and prewash & dry 3 times before cutting what I need. It shrinks a LOT, and I want it to do its shrinking BEFORE I put it in the quilt.

I always use a white on white. Try to match the pattern to the other pieces in the quilt.

I prefer cream or cream on cream. Most whites seem harsh to me & a lot of white on white seems to be poor quality.

For scrappy, I use a fine print as BG,then a diff print for the blocks

I use white on white prints. I think it softens the look.

I use white on white. There are some very pretty white on white at JoAnn's and reasonably priced.