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Don't know if this is just in the states, but here homespun is a loosely woven fabric, usually 100% cotton. I've never seen it in a print, always a solid, woven plaid or woven stripe, and usually in 'prim' colors: tans, browns, dk blues, maroons... good for rag quilts as it ravels easily.Originally Posted by Sheilz
"I do not understand how anyone can live without one small place of enchantment to turn to."
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
I've used flannel as a backing but never homespun. I did,however, use homespun and a light weight flannel in the first ever rag quilt that I made.
I am not one who really likes mixing any cotton fabric with flannel. Even with pre-washing, I found out too late with my project that they didn't mix well. It was a dog quilt.
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
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