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    Old 09-16-2017, 05:57 AM
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    Default What is your Go-To Gray (Grey) Background Fabric?

    Hi - I'm wondering if you could share what your favorite gray background favorite is. I normally use Kona White but am making something with a gray background. I bought Art Gallery Mystic Grey. I like it but am just wondering if you all have a "go to" gray background fabric. Thanks for all your input!
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    Old 09-16-2017, 06:02 AM
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    I love Moda Grunge fabric. They have several shades of gray.
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    Old 09-16-2017, 06:08 AM
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    My favorite greys are the Kona Cotton greys. I really love silver and graphite, of course my preference may change with the newest couple Kaufman just added.
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    I like Moda Marbles. They have several choices.
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    Old 09-16-2017, 12:46 PM
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    I've noticed that gray is getting really popular in decorating as well. My sister is up on all the latest trends and she just did a lot of gray in her condo.
    I bought a beautiful layer cake with grays to make her something. Haven't worked with that color yet.
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    I use the silver color from Connecting Threads Quilters Candy. It blends well with all my fabric.
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    Old 09-16-2017, 05:33 PM
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    Northcott has several greys in the Toscanna line. I like the lightest silver one for backgrounds and the darker greys are great for QOV's.
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    Old 09-16-2017, 05:48 PM
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    I buy most of my fabrics at walmart and hobby lobby. Whatever they have that I like I buy. Not bought any yet, I am working with scraps.
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    Old 09-16-2017, 09:43 PM
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    For a light grey, I really love Bella Solids Zen Gray. I've also used Cotton Supreme Silver which is a little bit darker. Kona Ash is a nice medium gray.
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    Old 09-17-2017, 05:10 AM
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    I purchase Moda Bella Solids Gray (9900 83) by the bolt. Yes, gray is really becoming popular so I've used it as a background fabric more than white in my latest quilts.
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