Does anyone use plain muslin for backing?
#124
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I use unbleached muslin for backing most of the time. I hand quilt and muslin is so much easier to work with and I don't have to worry about seams on the back.
I bought white muslin for the backing on my double wedding ring and for the white areas on the front. Have also used the white for a SBS and a teddy bear applique.
I used a white sheet once for backing and hated it. It was too heavy to hand quilt easily.
I bought white muslin for the backing on my double wedding ring and for the white areas on the front. Have also used the white for a SBS and a teddy bear applique.
I used a white sheet once for backing and hated it. It was too heavy to hand quilt easily.
#126
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I should have added to my prior post that the current throw I'm working on is a graduation gift. I need it in a hurry so I am going to try machine quilting. I will use a print so my mistakes won't show. I need to get a walking foot though.
#127
Originally Posted by Alondra
I do, but top quality muslin. You can definitely see and feel the difference between the best muslin and lower quality muslin.
The disadvantage of muslin is that you always want it to be the underside of the quilt, whereas with other fabrics you may consider the quilt to be reversible.
#129
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Originally Posted by tupoms
Hi quilters,
I'm wondering if anyone uses plain muslin for quilt backing. With the price of fabric going up, I'm looking for less expensive backings.
Thanks,
ava
I'm wondering if anyone uses plain muslin for quilt backing. With the price of fabric going up, I'm looking for less expensive backings.
Thanks,
ava
#130
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Originally Posted by susanpillsbury
I told my husband I planned to use muslin to back the quilt I just finished piecing for him....he was alarmed, and said "But I'm Lutheran!!" What a dork!
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