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    Old 07-08-2013, 05:18 AM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    See post #32 on page 4 of this thread:

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...-t33854-4.html
    Thank you for this information! I've always wondered about this. I like kona but don't care for it for applique due to the thickness. When do you all reach for the kona?
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    Old 07-08-2013, 05:48 AM
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    I have always used Kona fabric and never been disappointed. Love it!
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    Old 07-08-2013, 08:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by Steady Stiching
    Thank you for this information! I've always wondered about this. I like kona but don't care for it for applique due to the thickness. When do you all reach for the kona?
    I like to use Kona for the background of my applique blocks.
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    Old 07-08-2013, 01:50 PM
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    I read the article by Kaufman, and I'm wondering how that relates to sheet thread count? Would it be similar to a high count cotton sheet, and good to use for pillowcases or duvet covers?
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    Old 07-08-2013, 05:17 PM
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    I love the REAL Kona fabric.
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    Old 07-10-2013, 02:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by CAS49OR
    I read the article by Kaufman, and I'm wondering how that relates to sheet thread count? Would it be similar to a high count cotton sheet, and good to use for pillowcases or duvet covers?
    Kona Cotton Solids are 60 x 60 threads, a broadcloth. Moda Bella Solids, also broadcloth, are the same. Standard quilting cottons are closer to 75 threads and batiks are higher than that.
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    Old 07-10-2013, 10:47 AM
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    I'm wondering how that translates to purchased sheets which are listed as 180-1000 thread count on the label?

    Originally Posted by ghostrider
    Kona Cotton Solids are 60 x 60 threads, a broadcloth. Moda Bella Solids, also broadcloth, are the same. Standard quilting cottons are closer to 75 threads and batiks are higher than that.
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    Old 07-10-2013, 12:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by CAS49OR
    I'm wondering how that translates to purchased sheets which are listed as 180-1000 thread count on the label?
    There is plenty of information available on the internet regarding the thread count of sheets and how it is computed. Generally sheet manufacturers count the plies within each thread which is how they get such insanely high numbers. The idea of 1000 actual threads per inch is inconceivable, imo, and the system is not the least bit standardized.
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