do you use a muslin, kona or a white on white pattern? I want to make a modern quilt with bright colors but there will be a good bit of white and didn't know what I should use.

I love white on white patterns and use them frequently.

I like to use the white on white

I like white on white. Wish I could find more

I really don't like solids in most quilts, and I purchase white on whites.

I have used a lot of Kona cotton but I'm starting to fall in love with white on white.

My vote....white on white, love to use them. :-D

oh white on white is hands down!!

love the white one white, but be careful. It is so easy to use the wrong side. I was just ready to send my quilt out to be long-armed when I noticed that two ( not just one! ) pieces were wrong side out. Not terribly noticeable except to me. So Of course, (whatsoever a girl sews, that shall she also rip!) out they came and back in right side out. If you have good light, when you are sewing you shouldn't have any problem though.

While I do like white on whites for traditional patterns and style, I think the modern quilt look is best with kona white or maybe a Moda bella white.

RST

Depends on the pattern.... I'm making a friendship quilt (hand piecing) and am using natural muslin

I love using the white on white, but when using reproduction fabrics or when I want an older look, I use muslin. When making scrappy quilts, I also like to use many different white on white fabrics for all the background pieces. I also use a lot of cream on cream. It all just depends on the pattern and other fabrics I'm using.

Again, different here. I find the white on white to have very uneven coverage. Many of the ones I have used, the design area is very dense because of the "color" but the areas in between are thin and way to clear for me. In some cases you can even see the batting. I prefer Kona because of the heavier feel and the even look.

I have used both white on white and Kona white. I find that white on white is harder to find, for some reason. I seem to prefer more solid colors than most quilters, but that is why quilting is so much fun. Nothing is wrong, it is all personal preference.

I use white on white. :-)

I like white-on-white and Kona.

RST - I love your avatar quilt!

Just depends on the other fabrics and what pattern is on the white on white.

In my opinion, solid colors show the quilting designs better. Since the actual quilting is my worst skill, I use white on white to hide it a bit. If I ever get good at quilting that may change.

I buy and use good quality 200-250 thread count white cotton sheets. I buy them when I see them for a good price, so I have a stash of them. If I buy a set, I use the fitted sheet for strips and pieces, and the flat for the back.

(Also, I'm cheap.)

Maggie

Looks like white on white has it. That would be my choice also.

I use white, light creams and white on white. I have just found the Kona and love it in all the colors.

i think your question was about washing your whites? if you prewash your colors you need to pre-wash the whites also...everyone has their own (feelings) about pre-washing; it is up to you whether or not you do, the important part is...if one fabric is pre-washed, they should all be pre-washed. and if you are concerned about any bleeding color, they should be at least color tested before use.
but either wash them all, or don't wash any. if you wash 1/2 of the fabrics in a quilt and not the other half, chances are the (normal) shrinkage that is going to occur when your quilt is washed is not going to shrink evenly...(could) get a wonky quilt

White is very pretty inside a quilt. I have also used it as the border

I agree.

Small design - white on white. Use white on white or ecru on white or white on ecru or ecru on ecru! This is what happens when you get set in your ways.

Happy Quilting. Edie

White on white is my choice. You can dye that and the pattern will remain white. I've also used Kona so I think its personal choice here, try each in a sample block and see which you like best. You should be able to get a fat quarter of them to try.

I, as well, use white on white.

I love Kona Snow

I use the white tone on tone, or Kona white fabric for crib quilt machine embroidered blocks. When making my scrappy quilts I use the off white tone on tone. The white is just too bright.
I never use muslin to piece a quilt, it just isn't a good quality fabric for piecing. (Never use it for backing either, not durable)
For a modern quilt with bright colors the Kona white or the white tone on tone would work great depending on the other fabrics used.

i like kona snow. it's a soft white as opposed to a bright white, not a true cream and nice inbetween. I've used white on white when I wanted the white to stand out. as with all material and quilts, it's a personal preference. good luck

I use the WOW...you can find contemporary patterns to use in the more modern quilt, or you can use a small traditional little flower or something. Depending on the block pattern...I might use a solid, but its rare.

I would use the Kona cotton. (Smetimes a little more expensive) but: I find it doesn't stretch like the muslin does. Also seems to blend in better than muslin incase some of your fabric pieces have an off white color mixture in it.

MaryB

I'm new to quilting and have used both - white and white-on-white. I think if I were going to use a lot of it in a quilt, I would prefer the white-on-white. - Cynthia

I use white Kona if everything else it plain. I use white on white if I'm mixing with patterned fabric.

I use white on white.

For a traditional quilt I would use muslin. For a more crisp, modern look I would use Kona, especially if the white will be well quilted. But if there will be a lot of white and you don't plan to heavily quilt it, go with the WOW for more interest.

It all depends,,,,, I hand quilt most of my quilts,white on white is harder to quilt thru due to the paint uned. Kona and muslin are preferred due to the softness and ease of hand quilting or piecing.

ditto

I love to use white on white fabrics.