Solids
#4
Solids are impossible to find locally, so I have to buy online. That means Kona cotton. I have a color card from Hancocks of Paducah to help with color selection.
Some of the colors seem to fray more during applique, and sometimes it's a bit harder to hand quilt through them.
I'd love to have a local source for cotton sateen, too. That would make a spectacular quilt!
Some of the colors seem to fray more during applique, and sometimes it's a bit harder to hand quilt through them.
I'd love to have a local source for cotton sateen, too. That would make a spectacular quilt!
#6
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Oakville,ON
Posts: 170
It is IMPOSSIBLE to find solid's locally. Recently I had to go to Niagara Falls,NY to Joann's to get some... I found out when I was cutting out the quilt, I don't have enough and I'm going to have to go back and get some more!!!
I liked the Kona brand from Joann's and I have no idea what they sell up here.
Theresa
I liked the Kona brand from Joann's and I have no idea what they sell up here.
Theresa
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Posts: 4,211
[quote=Borntohandquilt]Do you use solids in your quilts? Which brand do you like most and why?
Like other responders I like Kona, fusions and Patrick Lose (spelling?) Playing with Marbles. I think he now designs for Timeless Treasures since leaving Moda.
I also use real solids when I'm looking for a sharp sophisticated look.
Lately, I've been buying my solids, thanks to this Board, from Marshall Dry Goods. Their fabric quality is good and the prices can't be beat. $2.99/yard and $3.99/yard for 108"wide solids (which comes to less than $2.00/yd if you do the math).
http://www.marshalldrygoods.com
Like other responders I like Kona, fusions and Patrick Lose (spelling?) Playing with Marbles. I think he now designs for Timeless Treasures since leaving Moda.
I also use real solids when I'm looking for a sharp sophisticated look.
Lately, I've been buying my solids, thanks to this Board, from Marshall Dry Goods. Their fabric quality is good and the prices can't be beat. $2.99/yard and $3.99/yard for 108"wide solids (which comes to less than $2.00/yd if you do the math).
http://www.marshalldrygoods.com
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 683
Solids in a quilt give it a total different look. You see the patterns more. Therefore you have to challenge yourself to use them more. We had a week retreat with Gwen Marston that was only solids. Loved it. I will try to post my daughters quilt that she made. Mine is still just a top. lol
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