Madan49

I don't use anything but Kona Black. I like it because it ALWAYS matches the last batch I bought, so I don't have to worry about what I have left over from my last order going to waste. That's a real plus when you quilt on a budget!

jo bauer

"I wish I could find ANYTHING that doesn't attract cat hair!"

Me too. I keep 3M in business, taping everything in sight to get the cat hair gone.

Carrie

Thank you for all the input about black fabric. Looks like Kona is the overwhelming favorite. Will check out the sale at Hancock-Paducah. Also found the reprint of the Kona/Robert Kaufman post very interesting.

Jackie Spencer

I love keepsake Quiltings Amish Black!!

lclang

Whatever fabric you decide on keep in mind that one black is not necessarily the same as another black, so if you want it all the same be sure you have plenty of the black from the same fabric bolt.

jtrott522

I love Kona Black...it is a true black. No matter when or where purchased the color is the same.

Sewnoma

Yeah...I know of one thing but a quilt made out of vinyl just doesn't have much cuddle appeal! LOL So, since I have hairy animals, I have hairy quilts. Oh well. At least we're all cozy!

I find this to be true as well, across all Kona colors. They do a great job keeping things consistent.

Snooze2978

I found a solid black backing fabric that has a silky feeling. Loved how it worked in my quilts. Still have a bit of it left and will be using it for my Bricks and Stones 4-patch blocks. Can't remember where I got it though but it does ravel somewhat. Only drawback I found with it. It didn't bleed, seems not to wrinkle too much and I know its 100 cotton. Sorry I can't remember where I got it though. I think it came from my local fabric store but I purchased it early last year so I doubt if she has any more.

AudreyB

I get my black from Keepsake Quilting. It's called Amish Black and is a rich black solid...under $7/yd

w1613s

dd, when you find that cat-fur-free black fabric, please do a post with the name and source. LARGE caps so no one will miss what you have to say.

Thanks in advance from the servant of two extremely furry Ragdoll cats.