Has anyone tried those 15 yard bolts of muslin at Joannes. What's the quality like. One of the few things I'm thinking of using my 40% off coupon on.

I have bought some muslin from JA and it was very nice. I think they have several qualities to choose from. With fabric getting so pricey I am considering using muslin for backings.

I have two bolts from Joann's; bleached white and natural, Kona muslin. careful of the quality and fiber content. I did buy one once that ended up NOT being 100% cotton.

Good point about using muslin for backing (cheaper).
I like it anyway b/c it shows the quilting off!

And make sure you are signed up for their coupons 40 percent off a yard per bolt sure adds up

I was wondering about that. The gentlemen that sews most of the big display quilts at my LQS backs all of his with muslin.

I think I am the only person that doesn't actually shop at JA!! LoL, however, I have used muslin on most of my quilt backs for years, it is really forgiving and easy to machine or hand-quilt. I buy the muslin that Wal~Mart carries, especially love the egyptian 100% cotton I have found there. Just hate that muslin is only 38" wide as opposed to 42-44" but, it is cheap and works good enough for my taste.

I bought a bolt of muslin at JoAnn's a few years ago. It has been very nice. It is also 90 inches wide. It was 15 yards. I used a coupon and saved a lot. I have even used it to make patterns. It lasts a lot longer than paper.
Sue

The KONA muslin is a nice quality, not as weighty as the KONA solids. I've not purchased the mini bolts, but do buy the 108" width, several yards at a time. The 50% off Coupon for President's Day comes in handy. I stock up on it every year. =)

you have to really look at the quality...I've bought it by the bolt with the coupon the muslin seemed thin but I also purchased the colors Red, Hunter Green around the holidays and it was much better quality...