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    Old 11-01-2010, 03:29 PM
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    I use good-quality muslin or Kona Snow. I find most WOW are too thin. Are the Moda Bella solids as beefy as Kona?
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    Old 11-01-2010, 03:39 PM
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    Use a lot of white on white--never use muslin in a quilt--not even the back.

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    Old 11-01-2010, 04:13 PM
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    I like white on white. You need to be careful not to get the
    ones that have heavy amounts of paint on them as they can be hard to sew, especially hand quilting. I like a good quality unbleached muslin when I'm working with the 30s
    repros, it makes it look more authentic.
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    Old 11-01-2010, 04:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by ekbuckeye
    I use good-quality muslin or Kona Snow. I find most WOW are too thin. Are the Moda Bella solids as beefy as Kona?
    I don't get the Kona cottons at Joanns as they have a lower thread count and are stiff even after washing and drying.
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    Old 11-01-2010, 04:36 PM
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    I like the White on White too. If you haven't considered it, be sure to use a WHITE batting as opposed to a natural (unbleached) batting or your white fabrics will get a dulled down look.
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    Old 11-01-2010, 05:08 PM
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    White on white.
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    Old 11-01-2010, 05:12 PM
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    I like the white on white prints
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    Old 11-01-2010, 05:44 PM
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    i use white on white or kona love them both
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    Old 11-01-2010, 05:48 PM
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    White on white is certainly good looking in a quilt but I only hand quilt and I have learned to steer clear of it because it is more difficult to work on. I love Kona (especially if I am doing applique because it is strong enough to support the weight). I have used high thread count muslins with good results also. A matter of personal preference, I think.
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    Old 11-01-2010, 05:52 PM
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    I agree with ekbuckeye....I order my Kona from Hancock's of Paducah. It is a higher thread count fabric than that from Joann's. They also have dozens and dozens of colors!
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