Originally Posted by Ninnie
I have made a couple of Ohio Star quilts. I used plain unbleached muslin in one of them, the stars were in different blues. and it looked very old fashioned. the other was done in reds, and I used a white on white background. The choice is up to you. Just decide what look you want. and go for it. Will be waiting for pictures! :-D
Totally agree, my first quilt was a sampler with muslin background. I say go for it. No quilt police here.
I have never heard not to use solids. I don't use them that often, but if I liked the look I definitely would.