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    Old 08-06-2010, 07:48 PM
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    I don't use Muslin to back quilts. I hardly use it at all.
    I like to use a patterned fabric on the backs that coordinate (sort of) with the front.
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    Old 08-06-2010, 08:24 PM
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    I do a lot of FMQ and good quality muslin really shows it well. If I have a quilt that I can work in a muslin border for FMQ, I'm happy.
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    Old 08-06-2010, 09:32 PM
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    Use both Kona, print fabric, also color sheets. :)
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    Old 08-07-2010, 02:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltMania
    I use muslin all the time for backs of quilts. It feels so soft after it has been washed. It is also inexpensive. I also use muslin for backgrounds for tops. Since I got so much fabric when I was in Georgia I will probably use a lot of that yardage for backs and hold off on muslin for a while.
    Is there a good place in Georgia to buy fabric? I will be visiting my son there soon. I'm new at quilting and have never used muslin. I use a coordinating fabric for the back.
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    Old 08-07-2010, 03:51 AM
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    Only use prints on backing so that quilt can be enjoyed on both sides.
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    Old 08-07-2010, 04:15 AM
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    I use muslin a lot for backing. I usually tye die it to match the color of the quilt. It comes out different every time and that is what I like.
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    Old 08-07-2010, 04:27 AM
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    I don't use it for backing and not in tops either, but I like to keep it on hand. I do use it for hanging sleeves, and if a look calls for it. And I use if for redwork.
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    Old 08-07-2010, 04:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by thismomquilts
    I love using muslin on the backs of anything I make - I hand quilt and love to see it - it shows up so well on muslin. Never thought of dyeing it to match the front - good idea!!:)
    I, too, hand quilt and use muslin on the back. I like a plain color back so the quilting design shows well. Also, muslin is easy to hand quilt.
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    Old 08-07-2010, 05:13 AM
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    I have used muslin for anything to do with quilting with good results. It shrinks alot when washed and dried so I spray it with water first and iron it hot and it shrinks quite a bit. This would be a problem when used with other fabrics in patchwork. I use it because it is cheap and I can match colors easier.
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    Old 08-07-2010, 06:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by thismomquilts
    I love using muslin on the backs of anything I make - I hand quilt and love to see it - it shows up so well on muslin. Never thought of dyeing it to match the front - good idea!!:)
    I too hand quilt and love the way all the stitches show up on muslin. I am working on a quilt that has a solid color backing that goes with the front. With all the work that goes into hand quilting- I want every stitch to show!
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