ghostrider

In addition to the regular Kona Cotton Solids, Kaufman also makes a more tightly woven double-dyed black...Kona Premium Jet Black (there's also a Kona Premium Ultra White). They do cost slightly more than the regular Kona solids.

Cottage Dee

That is Kona, not Kaufman Kona, right?

ghostrider

Do you mean Kona Bay Fabrics' solids?

Cottage Dee

Im so confused with the Kona name. There is Kona fabric at Joann's, Kaufman Kona Bay, and what else?

ghostrider

The only color with a quantity discount left on it is white, and I suspect they simply forgot to remove that one. All the others disappeared the first of January.

Prism99

It's confusing, I think, because of the Kona Bay brand of fabrics. Kona Bay is a different manufacturer than Kaufman.

From what I have read elsewhere, I think that fabrics simply labeled Kona or Kona Bay cannot be assumed to be Kaufman Kona fabrics. For me, I just always look for Kaufman on the bolt or in the description. I seldom shop for solid colors, so have not run across the non-Kaufman Kona so far.

ghostrider

There's no such thing as "Kaufman Kona Bay". Robert Kaufman Fabrics is one company and they make Kona Cotton Solids. Kona Bay Fabrics is another company and they make primarily asian fabrics, but they also have a few solids. There is some dispute as to whether the 'Kona' sold at some JoAnn's stores is actually Kaufman Kona or not. When in doubt, it's best to make sure the Kaufman name is on the end of the bolt. The word Kona, when not trademarked, refers to a place...like Bali, Paris, or Kalamazoo. Clear as mud, right?

createfourpaws

When I have used or needed a solid black, I use the Amish black from Keepsake Quilting. I have never had any problems with it bleeding or fading. I buy it 10 to 20 yards at a time. Just depends on what I need it for.

I like to get it from the same bolt/lot whenever possible.

SewExtremeSeams

Thank you everyone for your input. It is nice to hear from those with experience.

irquilter

Moda black is consistent and a very nice black.