Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Kona Cotton White ~ Stashing

You know things are serious when bolts of fabric start arriving on your doorstep - although it does raise an eyebrow from the RPQ Finance Dept!  But I am definitely in it for the long haul and I am a bit of a fan of this particular fabric:


Robert Kaufman Kona White is a fabric that has been a regular feature in my stash for almost a decade and I have used it in many of my quilts.  Now and again I have a moment of anxiety when I realize I am running low on this much used/loved fabric.


Several times each year Hancock's-Paducah offer free shipping and in return I am happy to reward such generosity (this time also combined with a % discount) with a larger than usual order.  

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Have fabric - will stitch.
Rita
Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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18 comments:

  1. JustineMay 24, 2011 6:03 PM

    Go Rita! If you're going to use it then why not? I use lots of grey in my sewing and so bought a bolt of Bella Solids grey, it's great to have it on hand always!

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  2. evaMay 24, 2011 6:05 PM

    I think we need to see your "creative corner"....
    you must have it so organized!!!

    as always... love your blog
    xo
    eva

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  3. Little Bluebell (Adrianne)May 24, 2011 7:06 PM

    LOL!! Been there, done that. I'm always surprised when I finish a bolt. Keep on keepin' on Rita!!! : )

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  4. pklawMay 24, 2011 8:17 PM

    Good for you! I love all the white in your quilts!

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  5. JenniferMay 24, 2011 8:45 PM

    I love Kona white too. I have been buying 6 yards at a time, but don't think I could hide a bolt of it

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  6. RhandaMay 24, 2011 9:29 PM

    Love the free shipping from them too!

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  7. Rae AnnMay 24, 2011 10:50 PM

    I love Kona Cotton and am now on my third bolt! Thanks for the link to Hancock-Paducah... I am about to run out and need to get me some more!

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  8. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 10:58 PM

    For me, white is a major element in my quilts too (even though sometimes I don't).

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  9. UnknownMay 24, 2011 11:16 PM

    I love Kona White! I actually just finished my bolt last week :(. I guess I need to go shopping :) lol. I had bought mine at Joanne fabric with my 40% off coupon so it was well worth it!

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  10. RickiMay 25, 2011 12:05 AM

    I always find myself making a trip to the fabric store to buy more white cotton right in the middle of a project. Having a bolt in my stash would solve that problem!

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  11. Live a Colorful LifeMay 25, 2011 12:39 AM

    I totally agree, and have full bolts of white, snow and ash.

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  12. MicheleMay 25, 2011 5:48 AM

    Thanks for the tip! I have never used that fabric. I'll have to give it a try. I'm pretty new to modern quilts and I love them :-) yours are lovely! Thanks for sharing.

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  13. dianaMay 25, 2011 6:38 AM

    Oh, my, did I just miss the freeshipping? Darn! I'm always buying batting and had no ideea they too offer discounts for bolt. Next free shipping, I'm in :) Thanks a lot!

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  14. KennaMay 25, 2011 7:54 AM

    I am a huge kona fan...but have you tried the cotton sateen from kauffman?? Its ahhhmazing. One of my favorites!!

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  15. Sarah DeSalvoMay 25, 2011 10:49 AM

    I know you're in Australia... you are saying that they have free shipping overseas, too?!? Wow, that is amazing!!!

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  16. AnnMay 25, 2011 5:33 PM

    I am new to quilting and so far for white I've just used white cotton sheet fabric from my local fabric store (I live in Italy). What makes Kona white so special? Is it that much different?
    Thanks,
    ann
    ann.mcintyre@gmail.com

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  17. Auntie PamiMay 25, 2011 11:22 PM

    It's so sad when we have to have bolts of our favorites on hand at all times. I love Moda Black, Moda swirl and this white is so crisp! May have to do the same.

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  18. AudrieMay 26, 2011 4:06 AM

    I'm thinking of ordering bolts of Kona Ash from my shop because I use it SOOOO much hehe

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