Favorite affordable background fabric
#11
I tend to keep a variety of WOW patterns and watch for great sales that discount with the more yardage you buy. Fabric.com is good about that. I try to keep at least 3-4 yards of any single print. Enough to do an entire quilt or sometimes 2.
#13
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I really like using the lighter Moda grunges. They’re like white or beige but with a little something more interesting. Since I started using the grunge fabric, the solids like Kona solids seem a little flat to me. Some are available in 108”. Hancock’s in Paducah has decent prices.
#14
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I recently bought some white kona cotton and really find that it is one of my new favorite background fabrics. I prefer cream background when I am working on a pattern with Civil War fabrics. Also, I made a wall hanging for my grandson and used a light grey grunge fabric and that was so nice to work with. Oh heck, I like them all!! . If it is fabric I like it.
#15
I like the off white, tan or dove grey backgrounds. I also have seen light blue that was very pretty. I suppose any pastel would work if the other fabric you are working with has a strong color hue. The antique country mostly have a muslin or off white background and sometimes black or navy blue.
I suppose what I am saying is, use what is best for your design you have in mind.
I suppose what I am saying is, use what is best for your design you have in mind.
#16
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Loudon, TN
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I bought a bunch from "franks11" who is an ebay seller. Just contact him and tell him what you want and how much you are willing to pay. He was most accommodating to me. I got 20 different ones five yards each.; It was very cheap, but I don't remember now what it was, I'm thinking $3.45.
Do you know how I can find seller franks11 on ebay? I tried to put it in the search bar, but it didn't take me there. Any help would be appreciated.
#17
I often purchase whole bolts from JoAnn's of a white on white. I have one that is a favorite that is a really small floral, but I have used stars, dots, and small scrolls. Of course, I watch for coupons and it is just a thrill to dip into my bin of whites/creams and find all I need to start or finish a project. From time to time I will purchase JA, highest thread count white muslin.
Thank you everyone for the ideas of where you are finding good backings are a bargain price.
Thank you everyone for the ideas of where you are finding good backings are a bargain price.
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Ohio
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I keep Optical White and Canvas (both RJR fabrics) on hand. I usually buy 10 yards at a time but thinking I might get a better deal with bolts. I also have a few precuts (jelly rolls and layer cakes) in each. Plus odds and ends when I find a good sale.