Top is Batik, What to Use for Backing
#12
I would use whatever I liked...it is your quilt. My daughter picked out batiks and a pattern when she was here for Christmas. She lives on the west coast where she seldom has the heat on. So, she is going to buy flannel for the backing and no batting. A summer quilt in other words.
#13
I am using a lot of Roc-lon(tm) 200 count muslin. It is 107/108 in. wide, 100 percent cotton muslin, permanent press finish. and preshrunk. I buy Style #5140 bleached an d Style # 5139 unbleached. Very nice feel to the fabric and I have purchased several bolts of the and always been happy with it.
#15
I should have added that the muslin is Ava-lon 200 count muslin. I get it by the bolt from Rockland industries, I'm not sure where you would get it retail. Of all their muslins I like the Ava-lon the best.
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I would use whatever I liked...it is your quilt. My daughter picked out batiks and a pattern when she was here for Christmas. She lives on the west coast where she seldom has the heat on. So, she is going to buy flannel for the backing and no batting. A summer quilt in other words.
But to the OP...batik is just a type of cotton...if I understand most batiks right. Why can't you use quilting cotton or a cotton sheet for the backing?
#18
I love batiks and use them most of the time, but can never usually find anything I like for backs unless I piece, as choice is fairly limited (especially here, lol). I often use quilting cotton. If it's the colour and pattern you want - go for it.
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I have just finished a Batik quilt top, and am considering what to use for backing. Do you ever use regular cotton for the backing of a Batik top?
I hate to spend the money for batik for the backing...however, I do want it to look nice and not take away from the quilt.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
I hate to spend the money for batik for the backing...however, I do want it to look nice and not take away from the quilt.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
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