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Best place to buy extra-wide backing material?

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Old 08-21-2017, 01:33 PM
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I like Connecting Threads, too, for wide backing, and Joann's has some too, at least in muslin.
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Old 08-21-2017, 01:57 PM
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I purchase 98%of my wide backings from fabric.com. They have a terrific selection of wide fabrics from 108" up to 129" wide. Many colors/ prints. I've been shopping with them for almost 20 years and have never been disappointed. I haven't pieced a back in years. The 2% I purchase elsewhere is usually from my local quilt shop, they carry about half a dozen- sometimes one of theirs is what I want/ need.
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Old 08-21-2017, 02:07 PM
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I really like Missouri Star Quilt Co. They have 2 or 3 different widths of backing fabric. I've bought some backing fabric to use in making blocks because it is very cost effective. 108" wide is equal to about 2 1/2 yard of regular width. It usually costs about $14.95 a yard, is very good quality and they have a nice selection. If you fold and cut carefully, you get nice long strips for binding without so much piecing.
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Old 08-21-2017, 02:24 PM
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I bought a wide back from CT that was so thin. I sent it back. They refunded me but cost me time to package and take to the post office so I won't buy wide back from them again. Have had good luck with their regular fabric.
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Old 08-21-2017, 02:50 PM
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I like to buy extra wide backing fabric from Hancocks of Paduca, particularly when it is on sale. Currently one line is being sold for $9.99/yd for 108"
http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/SALE...s-Sale-Fabrics
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Old 08-21-2017, 02:52 PM
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I just bought 3 1/2yds of 108" wide cotton backing from JoAnns, with a coupon less than $20. I've made 2 crib sheets plus wide sashing and binding for the quilt to go with the crib sheets and still have over a yard left. I'd say I got my moneys worth.

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Old 08-21-2017, 04:41 PM
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I buy wherever they have it, I always feel to make sure it is to my liking.

Hancocks of Paducah has top notch cotton fabrics period. The backing fabrics are wonderful.
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Old 08-21-2017, 04:54 PM
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And the extra wide fabric is on sale until 9/4/17.
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Old 08-21-2017, 04:57 PM
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Check out Marshall Dry Goods. I've purchased several backings from them and have not been disappointed. The price is right, too.
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Old 08-21-2017, 05:01 PM
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I'm with Jingle. I wait for sales at Hancocks of Paducah. Their fabrics are great. I buy their wide backings and they are great.
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