What Fabric For "White"?

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05-15-2010, 01:37 PM

#41

GrammaNan

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I would consider myself an "intermediate" quilter and I don't like using muslin for white. I like to use a white on white patterned fabric. It seems to have more stability. I don't know if anyone else agrees but it is an idea for you.

05-15-2010, 01:37 PM

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polly13

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You will find even though white on white cottons may look too busy in the brightly lighted stores, they will probably be perfect for what you think of as busy colored tones. I have taken a fat quarter of each home as a test in the past if you live close enough to the fabric store. The white on whites really don't look too busy when you get them home.

05-15-2010, 01:58 PM

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Lyn4ty

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Kona is the best and it comes in white onj white or solid white.

05-15-2010, 04:34 PM

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watterstide

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quilter7x

Kona cotton is really nice fabric and Jo Ann's has it, I just bought some in white last week. I think it was $5.99 a yard and I used the 40% coupon for it. Look for it in with the designer fabrics. You'll be able to spot it, because all the Kona cottons (that I've seen) are solid colors, so just look for a bunch of solid colored fabrics.

me too, i use Kona white. or white on white. if it is supposed to "look" old..i use the kona.like with 30's fabrics. i have used white Perm Press muslin..but lately,it seems to me anyways..that is looks thinner than what it used to be.
White on white is always nice looking.
what pattern are you doing? ! we can help you decide!

05-15-2010, 06:05 PM

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flikkem

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I used a white fabric with a small generic design on it for my heart quilt which needed a lot of white. I think it looks much nicer than if I had used a plain white.

05-15-2010, 06:23 PM

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SandyMac

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I love love love white on white. I can't seem to get enough of them.Get them a quilt shop and walmart. :-D

05-15-2010, 09:21 PM

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kd124

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I always check fabrics for thinness before buying. Not just by feel either because it may have a lot of sizing making it feel heavier. Anyway, I use tone on tone for white.

05-16-2010, 09:25 AM

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craftybear

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there is not a dumb ? as we all learn from others posting questions and answers, have fun!

05-16-2010, 12:26 PM

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lab fairy

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If you have trouble seeing which side is the "right" side of a white on white fabric just use a black light (you can find them on e-bay and Petsmart, etc). The back will be flat and the pattern on the front leaps out at you.