Originally Posted by grannie cheechee
Originally Posted by jljack
If it's for "special" as in a gift or a raffle prize donation, I put a complimentary fabric on the back or tone on tone something or other. If it's for general use bed quilt, I use good quality muslin. No sense spending a lot of money on fabric for the back of a bed quilt that will only be used one side up!! IMHO. That's what I do.
I'm with you. The price of fabric is costloy enough without putting it on the back.
joann's has a wide backing that feels like muslin and is a printed paisley in tones of tan and beige. it's usually $9.99, but with a coupon it would be either $6.00 or $5.00 a yard. it would blend nicely, is soft and inexpensive. PREWASH.
it shrinks noticeably the first time out. i've used it sideways.