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Robin G.

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I need a better black fabric

05-25-2008, 11:28 PM

Black is one of my favorite colors to use in quilts. I love the way it spices things up.
Here's my problem - I am currently working on my TQS BOM and I have not been able to find a really good black fabric for hand applique. I cannot seem to find one that has a nice close weave - Kona just does not have enough threads per inch - all my shapes shred a lot. Timeless Treasures black is a little bit better but still not good enough.
Does anyone out there know of a solid black that has a nice tight weave and perhaps the "hand" of Moda fabrics?
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Judith T.

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05-26-2008, 12:26 AM

Have you tried Michael Miller's black?

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Judith T.

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05-26-2008, 09:12 AM

Moda has a good solid black. You might also try stay-stitching around your shape, close to the stitching line. It helps keep the raveling in check.

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Judith T.

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05-26-2008, 02:00 PM

KeepsakeQuilting.com has an "Amish Black" that I love. I've never appliqued with it, though. I actually just ordered some more this weekend, so when it gets here, I'll try a little applique and tell you how it does...
-Tina

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Judith T.

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Posts: 958

05-27-2008, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by RobinQuilts

Does anyone out there know of a solid black that has a nice tight weave and perhaps the "hand" of Moda fabrics?
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have over 8 yards of a black batik that would work for you! It is truly black. Sorry, I don't recall the manufacturer. I love black and always look for nice ones, then stock up!

Brita

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Robin G.

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Posts: 278

05-27-2008, 07:06 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will begin looking for some of the fabric you've mentioned.
Brita - I like the idea of stocking up when I find something. I can see it now...an entire shelf in my stash for black fabric.

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Robin G.

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Posts: 278

05-27-2008, 07:13 PM

One issue of Mark Lipinski's Quilter's Home magazine had a piece on blacks, tested by his "posse" for things like color-fastness, black-ness, and fraying. Can't recall which issue, but there haven't been that many of them so it shouldn't be hard to find.
Florence

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Barbara C.

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Posts: 500

06-01-2008, 11:06 AM

This may work for you...... Robert Kauffman, Ultra Sateen, 100% Cotton.
I just bought some in white. All the other fabrics I looked at were so thin!

Barbara

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