Does anyone use plain muslin for backing?

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04-29-2011, 08:29 AM

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GrammaBabs

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What a GREAT PLACE... thank you for the link!

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Originally Posted by gollytwo

I only use muslin as lining when I've used alot on the quilt top

http://www.marshalldrygoods.com
sells 108" wide very reasonably. Every yard of it is actually giving you 3 yards of regular width.

04-29-2011, 08:35 AM

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Mary M

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I haver used muslin on a couple quilts and like it very well. Nice to get it large enough so there are no seams. I will be using it more often since prices of fabrics are going up. I used to use a lot of the Kona solids until the prices went so high.

04-29-2011, 08:48 AM

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clem55

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I like muslin, but a good quality.

04-29-2011, 09:05 AM

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SuziC

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Yes, all the time. I like the way it feels...nice and soft!

04-29-2011, 09:10 AM

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ruthrec

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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 use it frequently, although I do use the quilters muslim, the wide kind. It costs as much sometimes as fabric on sale but I like the way it looks. By buying the wide kind, it doesn't take as much yardage.

04-29-2011, 09:13 AM

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ruthrec

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GrammaBabs

What a GREAT PLACE... thank you for the link!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gollytwo

I only use muslin as lining when I've used alot on the quilt top

http://www.marshalldrygoods.com
sells 108" wide very reasonably. Every yard of it is actually giving you 3 yards of regular width.

I have used Marshalls many times. Prices and quality are very good. Shipping is timely and not over-priced. The only drawback sometimes is they don't always have as much as I need. They may only have one or three yds of something left and I may need five or seven for backing. But, it's a good place to shop.

04-29-2011, 10:16 AM

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patski

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I have just be sure to wash it first, then iron it again. It really can shrink

04-29-2011, 11:00 AM

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amma

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I have used muslin, printed cotton, flannel and fleece. I choose according to what the recipient may like, what type of quilting I am doing, etc... the sky is the limit when choosing backings :D:D:D

04-29-2011, 01:38 PM

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tupoms

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gollytwo

I only use muslin as lining when I've used alot on the quilt top

http://www.marshalldrygoods.com
sells 108" wide very reasonably. Every yard of it is actually giving you 3 yards of regular width.

Thanks for the link. that is very reasonable for 108"