Originally Posted by PamelaOry

I’m very excited! A fellow QB member, Iceblossom, has gifted me with a box of homespun fabrics so I can make a dorm quilt for my college bound son. Thank you Iceblossom!

so I’m trying to decide if I want to pair the fabrics with a muslin or a quilting cotton. I like the look of the muslin, it seems to “go” with the homespun but I’m worried about durability. Is quilting cotton (say Moda brand) more durable than muslin (also Moda)?
Also my son likes the feel of smooth cool to the touch fabric so in picking a backing, I’m wanting to honor that preference. I have no idea if muslin is cool to the touch like quilting cotton?