Originally Posted by
JustAbitCrazy
I just came from our lqs and choosing fabrics for a new project, where I was told the backing fabric I had chosen for the quilt top (I didn't realize it was a wide backing, I just liked the fabric) is more loosely woven than the fabrics which are not wide backing fabrics. The sales lady discouraged me from mixing that particular fabric in my piecing of the top because it would wear faster than all the other fabrics in the top. I took her advice, put that bolt back and made another selection. I never knew that backing fabrics are more loosely woven. She said it's to make handquilting easier. Always learning....So you may want to carefully check yours out.
All the 108" backing fabric that I have bought has been the same quality and density as the topping fabrics. Perhaps that particular bolt was like that, never heard anyone say that about 108" backings. I buy mine from Thousands of Bolts and they are name brands (Hoffman, South Seas, etc.). I usually pay about $9.95 to $13.95/yd for these. Best price I have seen and good selection.