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    Old 02-25-2013, 05:46 AM
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    I buy Michael Miller black. Its a little more pricey but a good quality black.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 05:53 AM
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    When I made my Irish Chain, I sewed strips together, then cut them. I sure didn't want to sew a bunch of 2" squares together.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:00 AM
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    Are you wanting a solid? I have seen many black prints that I thought were striking.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:08 AM
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    I always use Kona cotton black and it doesn't fade.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:31 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mariposa
    Keepsake quilting has a deep black. I think they say something about it being very close to an amish black-??
    Anyways, nice stuff.
    This is what I was going to suggest..it is called Amish Black.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:37 AM
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    Beautiful quilt. I don't use much black but I have used Moda and it has performed well.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 07:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by QKO
    Maywood Studios double-dyed Black Magic. Excellent hand and finish, deep true black, and said to be colorfast (but I'd test it, like any fabric).
    I just recently found this one and I do love it. I haven't used it in anything yet, and haven't washed it but it looks great
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    Old 02-25-2013, 07:51 AM
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    Whichever you get, I would pre-wash the bejabars out of it. Every black I have had gives off at least a little color in the wash, and I usually hand wash them two or three times until the water is clear.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 03:55 PM
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    I have had good luck with Michael Miller black.
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    Old 02-28-2013, 07:59 AM
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    I like Micheal Millers jet black.
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