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    Old 09-27-2011, 07:55 AM
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    Can anyone who has used both of these offer an opinion or comparison between the two, please?? THANKS!
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    Old 09-27-2011, 07:59 AM
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    I like both, I would guess kona for the blacks.
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    Originally Posted by katkat1946
    Can anyone who has used both of these offer an opinion or comparison between the two, please?? THANKS!
    I usually use Kona mostly and I love it. Right now I'm using 4 solids in a quilt I'm making, 3 Kona and 1 Bella. Bella is good quality, but I think Kona is better. The Bella ravels a lot more than the Kona.
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    Kona frays realy bad, I've never used bella. Will never use kona again.
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    I like Bella over Kona. JMHO
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    i like Bella over Kona but i like the colors of Kona better.
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    I've used Kona, but never tried Bella. I guess I'll try it to see what one I like the best.
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    I like the Bella, it has a much smoother feel than the Kona.
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    I haven't actually kept a tally sheet but it seems they're about even right now. I've used both but have no preference. I like them both.
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    I prefer Kona because I have never had a problem with fading of the darker color fabrics.
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