Yarn of Fabric ... I agree that many/most of Connecting Threads fabrics seem like 30's fabrics but I do like their Red/Black/White collection.
But as I probably mentioned before, if just using for backing, the web special sale fabric prices are great at only $2.96yd. Or I try to still with the tone on tones to have in my stash. Just can't beat that price.
And I'm happy with the quality... so far what I've gotten has had a nice 'hand' to it.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA