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i prefer kona but have been known to use muslin also !
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For crib quilts I use Kona white fabric.
Otherwise I use the white on white, but seldom use the real white, usually going more toward the cream. I don't like the stark white on a scrap quilt. Never use muslin because the weave is usually too loose and rather thin for piecing. |
something to think about. i did use sheets for my dgd's quilt because i needed fuschia fabric but would have never thought of this for my other quilts.
i have used muslin, white on white cotton & kona solids. i haven't tried kona muslin yet.
Originally Posted by hazeljane
I really love the bamboo/cotton muslin I bought in Joann's last year. Enough so that I went and bought a second bolt.
Otherwise, I use high quality white sheets- thread count about 250. I know that many don't like to use sheets, but I buy sheets and sheet sets in Ross or TJMaxx and don't care if they are irregular. The first thing I do is rip off the elastic on the fitted, and tear it into rectangles more easily used. I often use the fitted sheet (of any color) as the sashing in a quilt, then I use the flat sheet for a backing, and give the quilt with the pillowcases, which match exactly. |
I love white on white
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I use Kona or White on White.
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Originally Posted by hazeljane
I really love the bamboo/cotton muslin I bought in Joann's last year. Enough so that I went and bought a second bolt.
Otherwise, I use high quality white sheets- thread count about 250. I know that many don't like to use sheets, but I buy sheets and sheet sets in Ross or TJMaxx and don't care if they are irregular. The first thing I do is rip off the elastic on the fitted, and tear it into rectangles more easily used. I often use the fitted sheet (of any color) as the sashing in a quilt, then I use the flat sheet for a backing, and give the quilt with the pillowcases, which match exactly. |
Originally Posted by leatheflea
I only used kona once and it frays way to much for me, but on the upside it does have a nice weight and feel. I prefer a heavy muslin(Legacy) or a white on white print.
Sturdy muslin here! |
Originally Posted by hazeljane
I really love the bamboo/cotton muslin I bought in Joann's last year. Enough so that I went and bought a second bolt.
Otherwise, I use high quality white sheets- thread count about 250. I know that many don't like to use sheets, but I buy sheets and sheet sets in Ross or TJMaxx and don't care if they are irregular. The first thing I do is rip off the elastic on the fitted, and tear it into rectangles more easily used. I often use the fitted sheet (of any color) as the sashing in a quilt, then I use the flat sheet for a backing, and give the quilt with the pillowcases, which match exactly. |
I like the Moda Bella line. It has white, snow, and lots of other solid colors. Gorgeous fabric. A little softer than Kona. So maybe use Bella for quilts you're going to cuddle in and Kona for smaller wall hangings.
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It generally depends on the project, but I have found that the quality for eqyptian cotton and available in white, is superior, and it really stands up with a good thread count, soft and nice to sew with. White looks very crisp and clean.
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Love kona for my background
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Originally Posted by PegD
I like to use white on white.
White on white |
I love the tone on tone whites, but can hardly find them. I use plain and printed and muslin if that is what the pattern calls for. I purchase the muslin by the bolt for the backing of the quilts.
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All my solids including white are from JoAnn.s SYMPHONY
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I LOVE Kona solids. I don't use anything else. My favorite is their SNOW, it is a real nice soft white.
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muslin white on white broad cloth
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I use muslin if I want it solid, but usually use white on whites or cream on cream
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Tone on tone
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Originally Posted by Chay
Kona. I finally broke down and bought a bolt of white from the Fabric Depot in Portland. It was a good price - maybe $6 a yard, it's been a while - and free shipping. Having a bolt is really handy. I also love Kona snow.
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Have used Moda & Kona....but these days,I choose any white I can't see thru.
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I perfer white on white, but I am a realist and if white or creamy muslin is in my stash and in the correct ammount, I use it.
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I use white on white. I really like it better than a solid white
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I generally don't use white very often. Too bright or too harsh. I prefer an off white (softer look). If I do use white it is a tone on tone. The only solid color I use is black or navy. My LQS has a sale on solids and I got some black and navy, the QS owner pointed out the sale and asked what other colors I needed. I told her that I don't use them I prefer blenders and marbles.
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I love the idea of using sheets. I've used the flat sheets for backing but never thought of using the fitted sheet for piecing.
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Kona snow. I love it.
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Kona and Kona Bay. Made by the same company????? Does anyone know?
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White on white, or cream on cream. I don't care for muslin for backgrounds or backing. Just me! :D
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Originally Posted by hazeljane
I really love the bamboo/cotton muslin I bought in Joann's last year. Enough so that I went and bought a second bolt.
Otherwise, I use high quality white sheets- thread count about 250. I know that many don't like to use sheets, but I buy sheets and sheet sets in Ross or TJMaxx and don't care if they are irregular. The first thing I do is rip off the elastic on the fitted, and tear it into rectangles more easily used. I often use the fitted sheet (of any color) as the sashing in a quilt, then I use the flat sheet for a backing, and give the quilt with the pillowcases, which match exactly. Sharon |
I prefer Kona cotton or white on white.
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Originally Posted by PegD
I like to use white on white.
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Kona cotton
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