It varies with the quilt I'm making. I like to use a cream fabric with a light pattern. Picked up 10 yards of a top of the line cream with a light leaf tracing (at 2.99 per yd) at Sauders in Lancaster area in March. It blends so nicely with so many fabrics so I've been using it a lot lately. After washing it has such a soft hand that makes it great for backing, makes the quilt so snuggly. Going to be in the Lancaster area on Sat. and hope they still have some of it left. .