108" backing fabric vs 42" quilting fabric
11-29-2012, 05:37 PM
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108" backing fabric vs 42" quilting fabric
Is there a difference in quality of a backing fabric and a regular 42" quilting fabric? In other words is the thread count the same in name brands such as moda for example, so that I could cut up a backing to piece for the top?
I use a lot of vanilla/cream/beiges in most of my tops so thought this might be good option.
Carole
I use a lot of vanilla/cream/beiges in most of my tops so thought this might be good option.
Carole
11-29-2012, 05:40 PM
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The wide backings I have used are absolutely wonderful - I do love the Moda fabric alot and I have been very happy with the 108" that I purchased and used - it was very soft to the touch - almost a silky feel to it and it worked great- I don't think there is a difference in the thread count - I absolutely love using the wide fabrics when I can.
11-29-2012, 06:36 PM
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Like any other fabric there could be a variance in quality. I've seen varied quality (thread count, feel (hand), etc) from the same manufacturer in an LQS.
Some of the wide fabrics are the same as the regular ... just wider. I know Northcott makes some of their Stonehenge in 108" and it's the same quality as the 45".
Some of the wide fabrics are the same as the regular ... just wider. I know Northcott makes some of their Stonehenge in 108" and it's the same quality as the 45".
11-29-2012, 07:03 PM
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As a long arm quilter I love wide backings for my own as well as client quilts. I often order wide fabric from Sew Batik
Http://www.sewbatik.com for myself and for clients. Their quality is similar to any other Batik I've used.
Http://www.sewbatik.com for myself and for clients. Their quality is similar to any other Batik I've used.
11-29-2012, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Like any other fabric there could be a variance in quality. I've seen varied quality (thread count, feel (hand), etc) from the same manufacturer in an LQS.
Some of the wide fabrics are the same as the regular ... just wider. I know Northcott makes some of their Stonehenge in 108" and it's the same quality as the 45".
Some of the wide fabrics are the same as the regular ... just wider. I know Northcott makes some of their Stonehenge in 108" and it's the same quality as the 45".
Thank you DHMom ... for saving my fingers!
11-30-2012, 07:05 AM
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I dont make many large bed size quilts and am to cheap to buy backing fabric. So I use Joanns $7 higher quality 120in wide muslin. When the quilting is done it looks great on the back and shows off the quilting design that my long arm quilter does.
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