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    Old 09-07-2010, 11:09 AM
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    Kona has always worked well for me! :!:
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    Old 09-07-2010, 11:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by Joeysnana
    I get my white Kona from Hancock's-Paducah.com. For 2 or more yards, they charge 3.98 a yard. good deal!
    HoP's price is actually 1.99 per UNIT for 2 or more units...and since a unit is a half yard, the price per yard is 3.98 for 1 or more yards, not 2. :D
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    Old 09-07-2010, 11:23 AM
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    Well, I have to be the desenting vote here. I don't like Kona cotton. I have used it when I had nothing else that matched the quilt, but it is scratchy to me. I want my quilts to be soft and cuddly and Kona never gets that way. It is the red in my avatar quilt. Wish it wasn't, though.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 11:28 AM
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    Kas, have you tried Moda Bella Solids? They are broadcloth, like the Kona Solids, but they have a softer hand and a bit of a sheen to them. You might like them better. Not quite as many colors, but only slightly more expensive.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 11:45 AM
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    I have used Kona cotton solids . I found they were not consistant on the softness of the fabric. I have some colors that is nice and soft and other colors that are not so. I buy mine at Hancock Fabrics when they are 50% off....makes it $2.98 a yard.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 12:02 PM
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    I don't know if I have tried the Moda Bella or not. I do love the marbles. Well, heck. I love all Moda fabric because it is soft. I will look for them next time I need a solid.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 12:23 PM
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    Love Kona. I use "winter" white a lot. Hard to explain the subtle difference between that and "white". I love Kona because the quality is consistant.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 12:26 PM
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    i have used Kona for a 30's quilt..it was called "snow" i think.
    it looks great with repos.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 12:39 PM
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    I love to visit Fabric Depot when I am on the way to see the grandchildren in WA. The best part for me: NO sales tax in Oregon. Love it.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 02:59 PM
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    Love the weight and feel of Kona Cotton. I have used white, snow, black. Great results every time!
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