Solid Black Fabric - Kona or Moda?
07-27-2012, 04:29 AM
#33
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While we are talking about black fabrics- tell me your experiences with these fabrics breaking down over time. I am trying to repair a quilt that has a lot of black that has disinegrated while other fabrics are still intact. I have heard the dyes may cause this. Comments/experience??
07-27-2012, 04:57 AM
#36
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1380 is described as "Pea Black"
1379 is described as "Washed Black"
1377 is described as "Black"
If you are looking for the "blackest black" I would say go with 1377.
1379 is described as "Washed Black"
1377 is described as "Black"
If you are looking for the "blackest black" I would say go with 1377.
Originally Posted by sweet
Man-o-man, you ladies are Great! I guess we can re-title this 50 shades of black, lol.
Another question about the Thousands of Bolts, darn it if they don't have 3 blacks that look the same but with different numbers. Any help on this? #1380, 1377, 1379.
That Amish black is talking to me..........
Another question about the Thousands of Bolts, darn it if they don't have 3 blacks that look the same but with different numbers. Any help on this? #1380, 1377, 1379.
That Amish black is talking to me..........
07-27-2012, 05:11 AM
#37
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A black that is wonderful is carried by JoAnn. Long staple Egyptian cotton. Tight weave, rich colors. Handles beautifully, both for machine & hand. My second pick is Moda Bella. Used to use Kona, but the weave is looser and it ravels too much.
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07-27-2012, 08:04 AM
#39
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I love Blank Quilting's solid black, it is the only one i have found that is a true black and I was told from a rep that it is not dyed with mixing a bunch of left over colours like alot of companies make black from. It has a great feel and wash up very well ....
07-27-2012, 12:25 PM
#40
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Everyone has their own preferrence...I buy mine at Joann or Hancocks...actually don't look for who makes it.
My only suggestion to anyone needed black (or any fabric color), buy more than you think you will need...don't skimp! Sometimes our calculations are off, sometimes we make a wrong cut, etc. It is almost impossible to match colors (especially solids) if you run out.
Right now I have 4 different blacks...all 100% cotton, two are Kona...none are the same color black!
Marge
My only suggestion to anyone needed black (or any fabric color), buy more than you think you will need...don't skimp! Sometimes our calculations are off, sometimes we make a wrong cut, etc. It is almost impossible to match colors (especially solids) if you run out.
Right now I have 4 different blacks...all 100% cotton, two are Kona...none are the same color black!
Marge
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