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    Old 06-19-2014, 07:21 AM
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    I love Kona and use a lot of black.
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    Old 06-19-2014, 08:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by dd
    I've been using Kona because I can get it at Joann's at a decent price. But, I always have cat fur stuck all over it. Wish I could find a nice black that doesn't attract cat fur.
    How about getting a BLACK cat ???? Have a GREAT Day !
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    Old 06-19-2014, 08:11 AM
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    Michael Miller's jet black is an awesome shade of black. It seems to be consistent in color.

    However - for me - it shrank over two inches in width when I soaked it in hot water. These were pieces from different bolts purchased at different times.

    One of the reasons that I "abuse" my fabrics before cutting them - I do not know if the recipient of the finished product will know how to "properly" care for the item - and I want the item to not give the recipient any unpleasant surprises after it has been washed.
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    Old 06-19-2014, 09:46 AM
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    I to love Kona solids, I use a lot of the white and have found the black very rich and color fast.
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    Old 06-19-2014, 09:46 AM
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    Very interesting post. I like it when a company stands up to let us know the way they create their exacting production so that we can be assured that our finished piece will be what we expected. Go Kaufman
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    Old 06-19-2014, 11:43 AM
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    I love Moda marbles and black is very nice for just about anything.
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    Old 06-19-2014, 12:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by dd
    I've been using Kona because I can get it at Joann's at a decent price. But, I always have cat fur stuck all over it. Wish I could find a nice black that doesn't attract cat fur.
    Get a black cat. Problem solved, Lol!
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    Old 06-19-2014, 01:16 PM
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    Kona. Usually buy mine at JAF or Hobby Lobby. I can't really see the difference in quality on the Kona bought at LQS and where I buy them.
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    Kona is my choice for black.
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    Old 06-19-2014, 03:49 PM
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    Kauffman Kona now has a deeper richer black called "Jet" I strongly recommend kona, I do like the weight, I find it blends better with the batiks I use. They always feel a little denser than regular quilting cotton
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