I use the wide backing on my quilts and if there is any muslin left I use it for blocks or for the kids. There is little left when making a queen size quilt and that is a plus when you do a lot of quilting and buying of material. When I shop I try and get it on sale so I can buy the larger by the bolt the 44" I would have to buy more bolts. I have very little storage space and need all I can get to quilt as the bedroom is small and can not handle a lot of scraps and material like I wished it could.....