Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • search for wide backing >
  • search for wide backing

  • search for wide backing

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 12-07-2019, 09:11 PM
      #11  
    Super Member
     
    Queenbarbiej's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2015
    Location: NEBRASKA
    Posts: 1,082
    Default

    Pineapplefabrics.com has 118" wide backs. You can get them by the yard or a 3 yard pack. The 3 yard pack starts off at $37.99 or $13.99 per yard.
    Queenbarbiej is offline  
    Old 12-08-2019, 04:26 AM
      #12  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2009
    Location: Illinois
    Posts: 1,809
    Default

    I'd suggest looking at sheets unless you find it acceptable to buy yardage and make some seams to get the size you want.
    illinois is offline  
    Old 12-08-2019, 04:38 AM
      #13  
    Super Member
     
    juliasb's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2010
    Location: Waterford Michigan
    Posts: 7,241
    Default

    Originally Posted by ckcowl
    Fabric.com has a great selection and good prices. I’ve been buying my wide backing from them for 20 years
    They have a limited selection of 120" wide backing fabrics but a better range of 108". I have been buying from then for many years too. Always happy with what I get!
    juliasb is offline  
    Old 12-08-2019, 05:42 AM
      #14  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: Yorkville, IL
    Posts: 7,639
    Default

    Hancocks of Paducah has wide backing. Welcome to this fantastic board.
    luvstoquilt is offline  
    Old 12-08-2019, 06:54 AM
      #15  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2011
    Location: Burke, Va
    Posts: 344
    Default Wide backing

    Originally Posted by Eunice Bolles
    Hi- can anyone tell me where to find 120" wide quilt backing, please??
    I second backside and fabric.com also https://www.heartbeatquilting.com/ca...20-inches.html. But I haven’t ordered from them.
    mengler is offline  
    Old 12-08-2019, 10:01 PM
      #16  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2015
    Location: Indiana
    Posts: 1,497
    Default

    I assume you mean the 108" backing. Some quilt shops sell it. Also, some longarmers sell it, just like they would sell batting. If you don't have either of those in your area, there are places online that have it such as fabric.com, Missouri Star, or Hancocks of Paducah.

    I have never used it. I have just pieced my backings at this point, but I have seen it several places.
    Claire123 is offline  
    Old 12-08-2019, 10:02 PM
      #17  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: in the sticks of PA
    Posts: 2,308
    Default

    My go to for backing fabric is always Marshalls Dry Goods you can not beat their prices. Good luck and welcome to the board!
    Ariannaquilts is offline  
    Old 12-08-2019, 10:04 PM
      #18  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2015
    Location: Indiana
    Posts: 1,497
    Default

    My apologies, I realize you mean the 120". Same answer...
    Claire123 is offline  
    Old 12-09-2019, 03:55 AM
      #19  
    Super Member
     
    Macybaby's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2013
    Location: South Dakota
    Posts: 8,145
    Default

    Keep in mind that most backing will shrink quite a bit if you prewash. I've not ever tired using it without prewashing and then measuring how much the finished quilt shrunk up.

    When I made a quilt for my king size bed, I wanted it to end up close to 120x120 when quilted and washed. I buy 108" wide backing and it usually shrinks up to around 102"-104", and then I trim off the selvages so end up with a bit less.

    I have bought 120" wide "preshrunk" muslin, but it also shrunk up a bit in the wash, not near as much as regular quilt back fabric though.
    Macybaby is offline  
    Old 12-09-2019, 07:26 AM
      #20  
    Member
     
    Talula's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2011
    Location: Bakersfield, CA
    Posts: 6
    Default piecing the back

    Originally Posted by Eunice Bolles
    Hi- can anyone tell me where to find 120" wide quilt backing, please??
    When I have to piece the back I like to make a small version of my quilt squares or just use strips and put between the two cuts. Looks like you meant to do that!
    Talula is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    heather_campbell
    Links and Resources
    9
    04-03-2010 11:47 PM
    Riversong
    Main
    40
    03-20-2010 06:51 PM
    pittsburgpam
    Main
    22
    07-30-2009 03:51 PM
    sondray
    Links and Resources
    0
    03-28-2009 11:05 AM
    Elizabeth A.
    Links and Resources
    5
    05-22-2008 11:20 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter