Black fabric
06-16-2010, 04:37 PM
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The absolute darkest truest black is made by Michael Miller. Once
you use that, nothing else will do. Before I found that, I used to use the Kona. Also, Keepsake quilting sells an Amish Black that is
$6.00 a yard, I think. But neither the Kona, nor the Amish black is anywhere near as dark as the Michael Miller true black. Check it out.
you use that, nothing else will do. Before I found that, I used to use the Kona. Also, Keepsake quilting sells an Amish Black that is
$6.00 a yard, I think. But neither the Kona, nor the Amish black is anywhere near as dark as the Michael Miller true black. Check it out.
06-17-2010, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by emmy
Where would you recommend I get black flannel? I want to make a quilt for DD who lives in CO. I live in FL so my choices locally are slim.
06-17-2010, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltinNsmilin
The absolute darkest truest black is made by Michael Miller. Once
you use that, nothing else will do. Before I found that, I used to use the Kona. Also, Keepsake quilting sells an Amish Black that is
$6.00 a yard, I think. But neither the Kona, nor the Amish black is anywhere near as dark as the Michael Miller true black. Check it out.
you use that, nothing else will do. Before I found that, I used to use the Kona. Also, Keepsake quilting sells an Amish Black that is
$6.00 a yard, I think. But neither the Kona, nor the Amish black is anywhere near as dark as the Michael Miller true black. Check it out.
So... I'm wondering... those of you who are connoisseurs of black fabrics, do you think it is worth the extra $ to get the double-dyed darks? Or does it depend on the project?
06-17-2010, 06:22 AM
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I think it would be worth the extra $2 if the quilt you are making depends on the black for a sharp contrast. I would also pay for it if I was using it as a small border to set the blocks off a bit.
06-17-2010, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
So... I'm wondering... those of you who are connoisseurs of black fabrics, do you think it is worth the extra $ to get the double-dyed darks? Or does it depend on the project?
I use Kona black by the bolt, but it is almost always used with other 60 square broadcloths, either other Kona solids or Moda Bella solids.
If I were making a piece with lighter weight cottons or batiks, I would eagerly pay extra for Michael Miller darks. I may just have to go find some to try out with some batiks. ;) Thanks for the info. The dark chocolate sounds just perfect with some awesome deep yellow-gold batiks I've been saving.
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