Quilting isn't an inexpensive hobby. With the price of fabric going higher and higher, I use plain muslin for my backings, taking advantage of the width and Joann's 40% off coupons. Have never run into any problems and have been doing this for years. I wait for sales on battings too. Makes me thankful for my stash, however, never is there a time I don't need to purchase just a little fabric to finish a project. Is it psychological or just Murphy's Law?