I use Dream Cotton too. I haven't tried the black yet. I have lots of black to use up first. I bought a bolt of the red, blue, green, yellow, and orange. Now I'm filling in with lighter and darker of the colors.

I wandered all around Fabric Depot for at least an hour trying to find the blackest black. I don't remember what I wound up with, but I did find that there was a wide variation, even from bolt to bolt of some of the same brand.

me too! I don't like Kona Black for its stiffness - impossible to hand quilt.

I prefer black that has a tone on tone look because it is richer rather than flat looking. But, I confess, I like all colors in a tone on tone appearance rather than solid solids.

I use Kona Black when I need black... but I hate sewing with black...It makes my eyes ache.

I learned in a class at Paducah quilt show some years back to not use black thread on black fabric. Use a maroon, hunter green, dark blue or deep purple. When machine quilting the color blends and not noticeable unless very close up to the quilt. Much easier on the eyes to piece and quilt using the color thread especially the thinner thread available now.

Another vote for Michael Miller Jet Black.

I, too, like to use the Amish Black from Keepsake Quilting. I usually order it 7 yards at a time so I always have enough on hand.

I love Kona.

i love a light tonal, one that you have to look to see the the other color. I prefer tonals where ever I need a solid