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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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