Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Kona Cotton >
  • Kona Cotton

  • Kona Cotton

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 09-10-2010, 12:34 PM
      #91  
    Junior Member
     
    krisgray's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: MO
    Posts: 297
    Default

    Has anyone tried Connecting Threads' solids, blenders or batiks yet?
    krisgray is offline  
    Old 09-10-2010, 01:29 PM
      #92  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2010
    Location: Indiana
    Posts: 47
    Default

    Originally Posted by krisgray
    Has anyone tried Connecting Threads' solids, blenders or batiks yet?
    I would also like to know if possible since I;m looking for a reasonable price. Thanks, Rosalie
    Rosalie Monroe is offline  
    Old 09-10-2010, 02:16 PM
      #93  
    Member
     
    Qarena's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Location: SF Bay Area, CA
    Posts: 71
    Default

    I used an off white Kona, 90 inches wide for the backing of my last quilt and I thought that it really made my quilt feel heavy. I'm not sure if I would use it again for backing. Did anyone else have this experience?
    Qarena is offline  
    Old 09-10-2010, 04:45 PM
      #94  
    Banned
     
    Join Date: Apr 2007
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 1,407
    Default

    I use it for my custom embroidery quilt labels. Also, I did a 30's quilt with it. You won't be sorry. Get a good brand though. JoAnn's is not that good.
    karenchi is offline  
    Old 09-11-2010, 04:10 PM
      #95  
    Bev
    Super Member
     
    Bev's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2006
    Location: Florida
    Posts: 1,162
    Default

    Originally Posted by Qarena
    I used an off white Kona, 90 inches wide for the backing of my last quilt and I thought that it really made my quilt feel heavy. I'm not sure if I would use it again for backing. Did anyone else have this experience?
    I love the Kona solids, but I don't think I'd ever use it for a backing. You're right, it's a bit heavy. Also it can't be combined with just any other fabric. Some other fabrics are too delicate or rather light weight for it. It does have its place though. And I find it very pleasing to use.
    Bev is offline  
    Old 09-13-2010, 05:48 AM
      #96  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2009
    Location: Bridgewater, MA
    Posts: 97
    Default

    I have used the Kona white many times and like it very much. I especially like the way it crunches up and gives that antique look after machine washing. You can't go wrong for that price! I think it usually goes for around $5.95/yard in LQS.
    BethD is offline  
    Old 09-16-2010, 09:00 AM
      #97  
    Junior Member
     
    bearspaws's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Location: Okanagan, BC Canada
    Posts: 210
    Default

    I am using the Kona white (not the snow colour-tried that and it wasn't white enough for the 30's prints) for a 30's sunbonnet sue quilt and I like it, nice and thick, and the price is great too.
    bearspaws is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    craftybear
    Links and Resources
    3
    05-01-2011 02:23 PM
    DeniseP
    Main
    8
    04-14-2011 09:07 AM
    Kas
    Main
    7
    03-29-2011 09:52 PM
    Pigzrule219
    Main
    10
    12-07-2010 06:23 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