Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • best white fabric >
  • best white fabric

  • best white fabric

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 01-19-2013, 05:49 PM
      #1  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    luana's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: iowa
    Posts: 663
    Default best white fabric

    I am going to make a black and white quilt. I will need a good white for the background. I want to find something that is bright white, not too flimsy and won't let too much black show through when the seams are pressed. Can anyone steer me in the "white" direction?
    luana is offline  
    Old 01-19-2013, 05:50 PM
      #2  
    Senior Member
     
    quiltingme's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2011
    Posts: 598
    Default

    Not, me. But, Good Luck!
    quiltingme is offline  
    Old 01-19-2013, 06:31 PM
      #3  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Upland CA
    Posts: 18,376
    Default

    I have not been able to find one to fit the ticket, sorry!
    mighty is offline  
    Old 01-19-2013, 06:46 PM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    EasyPeezy's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Canada
    Posts: 3,458
    Default

    Kona Kaufman white is very nice. However, even using this fabric I think the black
    would still show unless you press your seams open. Something to think about.
    EasyPeezy is offline  
    Old 01-19-2013, 06:47 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    mike'sgirl's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2012
    Location: starke,Florida
    Posts: 2,025
    Default

    I like Moda solids. I have used the white and it is a nice weight and a bright white.
    mike'sgirl is offline  
    Old 01-19-2013, 06:53 PM
      #6  
    Senior Member
     
    Marycumi's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2011
    Location: Springfield MO
    Posts: 434
    Default

    I have used Kona white. Worked for me, but you will have to watch how you press your seams. Either toward the black or open!
    Marycumi is offline  
    Old 01-19-2013, 07:09 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    jrhboxers's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Lexington Park, Maryland
    Posts: 1,052
    Default

    Kona is good.
    I also like some of the RocLon ones. They have a cotton sheeting that is fabulous. I am using it for the applique I am starting.
    White Solid from Legacy Studios is nice too - REALLY nice hand, opaque, tight weave.
    Before you purchase all that you need, I would purchase a quarter yard and make some test blocks. I have been guilty of purchasing all of the fabric that I need, and then not being happy with the outcome.
    jrhboxers is offline  
    Old 01-19-2013, 07:21 PM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: May 2011
    Location: Pacific NW
    Posts: 9,444
    Default

    I second the Kaufman Kona. Make sure it's Kaufman, though.
    Peckish is offline  
    Old 01-20-2013, 04:57 AM
      #9  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    luana's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: iowa
    Posts: 663
    Default

    Thanks for all the good advice. I never thought of making test blocks, and I will experiment pressing the seams open.
    luana is offline  
    Old 01-20-2013, 10:59 AM
      #10  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2010
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 489
    Default

    Moda Bella solids. They are great!
    fairydawn is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    trolleystation
    Main
    33
    07-21-2014 09:31 PM
    tangledthread
    Main
    7
    03-31-2011 11:16 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter