My favorite has got to be Kona.

I agree, Kona!

I hope this doesn't post twice. I hit submit, and my comment just disappeared. So here goes again.

The quilt shops in my area seem to carry mostly Kona and some Moda. When I buy, I'm usually more interested in the particular color rather than the brand, but I always buy quality fabric. When I need black, I try to get Michael Miller. The color seems richer to me and the weave seems finer.

I don't seem to have many or any solids in my stash. When you buy, do you buy yardage? How much? Or do you go for precuts? Must start collecting.

Theresa

Thanks for the replies!

I'm in Atlanta, which has all the box stores as well as numerous quilt shops. It is nice being able to shop for fabric in person, but it's also overwhelming. So many choices. The quilt shops here tend to carry one or maybe two brands in solids, but only in select colors. I mostly see Kona and Moda. They also tend to carry different fabric brands/designers. For example, one shop carries what appears to be the entire line of Kaffe Fassett (two entire walls), while other shops don't have any Kaffe.

I'm just starting out (and don't have a stash). And I'm finding that I sometimes need a solid to finish a project. In some cases, a blender might also work, but I think I will always have need for a good solid.

Jennifer

Yes, Kona........

I buy 99% of my prints and solids online. I have found the on-line prices are better than the retail quilt stores, even with shipping costs added to the totals. For solids, love kona, but recently tried Dear Stella and love, love it! Tight weave, easy to work with...I ordered more. Another fabric I just love is Art Gallery, whether print or the solids, light weight, tight weave and a delight to work with in cutting, sewing and quilting. Watch for sales.

V.