Originally Posted by Polliwog

Would you purchase a ready-made/commercially made quilt with a random bits of whatever on the back? The cost of 3 yards of 108" wide backing from reputable vendors is approximately the same as the cost of a good cotton batting. Any leftover fabric from the wide backing goes into my stash - and is always used at some point down the line. And if I can't use it, my quilting friends always appreciate a donation to their efforts.