newbie question about 100% white cotton backing
#1
Sorry to get to basics, Ive been looking for 100% white cotton fabric for backing and some boarders. Im getting confused with all the different types of fabric. Is it ok to use muslin. I have found that the basic white cotton is very expensive. is there any alternative.
oh and yes, whats the difference between normal cotton and flannel. Im doing my fabric shopping online as there are no fabric shops near by.
oh and yes, whats the difference between normal cotton and flannel. Im doing my fabric shopping online as there are no fabric shops near by.
#4
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When all else fails, use a bed sheet!
I make charity quilts and buy used sheets at Thrift stores. It saves a lot of money and does not need piecing. Used sheets are most often soft from repeated washing and work well to give a nice soft backing to the quilt.
Those who are making "heirloom" quilts don't like this idea, but I find they extend my budget and saves time in piecing.
I also have used the 108 inch backing on big quilts when a good sheet in the appropriate color cannot be found.
I make charity quilts and buy used sheets at Thrift stores. It saves a lot of money and does not need piecing. Used sheets are most often soft from repeated washing and work well to give a nice soft backing to the quilt.
Those who are making "heirloom" quilts don't like this idea, but I find they extend my budget and saves time in piecing.
I also have used the 108 inch backing on big quilts when a good sheet in the appropriate color cannot be found.
#7
I very rarely anymore use anything other than a sheet for my backs. It saves me money and time in peicing. Right now I'm working on a quilt that is going to have a flannel backing, but only because the person I'm doing it for wanted it to be very very warm.
I say use muslin and call it good!
I say use muslin and call it good!
#9
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I've used muslin with success. You can see in the pic that its not see through.
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