Originally Posted by
toverly
There are muslin lovers and muslin haters. I like muslin for the traditional value alone. But there are some really cheap muslins out there that aren't worth purchasing. As long as you are careful and purchase quality muslin, you shouldn't have a problem. Although I have heard not to ever use it for binding. It just doesn't last very well. Haven't tried it.
I have a quilt that is 18 years old bound in muslin and it is just fine. The piecing has held up well and is just starting to have small holes and it has been washed a ton. used in college and now my baby uses it on her bed so quality muslin is just fine. I think as long as you don't use cheap stuff