chrisqlt

Try http://www.backsidefabrics.com They are an online store that specializes in Backings...they have clearance sections etc. Perhaps you could find something good there.

ArtisticDesign

Hiya Airwick (smile)
You're right, you'd need 3 yrds...It's already 108" wide..So you'd need about that much length as well... Just remember there are 36" in one yard..36 x's 3 = 108"..So it would measure 108 by 108", plenty material for a 90"x90"..And If you plan on using a longarmer to quilt it ( they need a little xtra material to attach it to the longarm machine from what I hear) and 108x108 would be plenty...
Now if you're trying to figure out yrdge off of a reg bolt for a backing/batting.. Just remember the width (salvage to salvage) usually measures 44" to 45". Times(x's) that- 44 x's2=88" etc (always check the width measurements. They measure differently often).. Then do it the other way as explained above = 36"s in a yrd...I hope this was somewhat clear and helps lmao...If you're getting the bare minimum don't forget to add in your 1/4 inch seam allowances...


Edit: Just a thought: I really think it would be a great idea to have a thread going for us all to report sites/stores that have great pricing/sales this year ( and sticky it)..Since the prices will be going up so high..And we really don't know who and just how much sites/stores plan on increasing their prices...

msquiltalot

I order my wide backing from overrainbow.com or thousandsofbolts.com.

Joanieu

UP North, what thread count do you use since you hand quilt? I read in many posts and a lot of other places not to use higher than 150 if you are handquilting, but I am not sure I like that low of a thread count. Would 200 thread count be good to use?

Up North

I use the 200 count Main Stay sheets from Walmart and have not had any problems hand quilting through them they do not pill like some of the lower count ones and I have has some for years with no signs of wear.

Joanieu

Great thank you for your prompt reply :). That is what I will be using for now on. I just love this board... :)

BizyStitches

I get mine at Fabric Depot in Portland, Oregon, they have a web site www.fabricdepot.com, also in Gresham Oregon is Craft Warehouse. They have the wide backing. Good luck.

Sandi Furtado

Thank you for asking this wonderful question, now I have information of where I can go online to buy qide backing in colors. Bless you and THANK YOU! Sandi

quilt1950

I just bought the Mainstay sheets from Walmart today, and got them home before I realized they are a cotton/poly blend. I've used a blend before, and it resulted in lots of pilling after a few washings. Does anyone know how these stand up to wear and washing? Thanks

Up North

I have used MainStay sheets on my beds for years and no pilling also use them for quilt backs I have not had any pilling problems.