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When you use white background what kind of material do you use?

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Old 08-13-2011, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PegD
I like to use white on white.
That's my preference too :D
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Old 08-13-2011, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by PegD
I like to use white on white.
I'm with Peg. I like to use a W-O-W print. It is subtle, but adds a certain something that you just don't get from plain solid white or bleached muslin. Just MHO.
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Old 08-13-2011, 01:02 PM
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I like white on white.
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Old 08-13-2011, 01:27 PM
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depends on the project---i've used plenty of muslin- i love Kona Snow-
i like white on whites-
when i need a white i go shopping- touch them- look at them-- and choose the one i want for that project- varies day to day- project to project
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Old 08-13-2011, 02:08 PM
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the way to know which is the right side of WOW is when you are sitting down at the machine and using pieces of WOW, put the WOW piece on top of your thigh and you will easily be able to tell. The right side really shows up and the wrong side is dull. Has something to do with getting it out of the light.
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Old 08-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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When I say I use Kona I mean Robt. Kaufman Kona, not the kona from Joanns. It frays a lot.
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Old 08-13-2011, 03:36 PM
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My first preference is white on white and I like to mix all different patterns. I have been gifted with a ton of white cotton broadcloth, so guess what will be the background of my scraps quilts for quite some time? My supply may even outlast me!
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Old 08-13-2011, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
When I say I use Kona I mean Robt. Kaufman Kona, not the kona from Joanns. It frays a lot.
I always thought Kona, since it is a brand name, is Kona, regardless of where you buy it or how much you pay for it. I know this comes up time and again, but according to the manufacturer, they are the same. Is this not the case? I know the numbers and labels from the bolts are the same if you get the same colors no matter where from, so how are we supposed to tell which is the good one and which isn't?
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Old 08-14-2011, 04:06 AM
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Kona cotton or a good grade muslin. Use a lot of pfd white fabric and buy that by the bolt. That way I have any color I need, simply dye it or paint it.
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Old 08-14-2011, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by NanaCsews2
My preference is Kona. Kona anytime I need solid fabric except for wallhangings.
Me too. I just bought some more Kona for another quilt.
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