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GrammaBabs 04-29-2011 08:29 AM

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

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.


Mary M 04-29-2011 08:35 AM

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.

clem55 04-29-2011 08:48 AM

I like muslin, but a good quality.

SuziC 04-29-2011 09:05 AM

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

ruthrec 04-29-2011 09:10 AM


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.

ruthrec 04-29-2011 09:13 AM


Originally Posted by GrammaBabs
What a GREAT PLACE... thank you for the link!

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.

patski 04-29-2011 10:16 AM

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

amma 04-29-2011 11:00 AM

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

tupoms 04-29-2011 01:38 PM


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"

tupoms 04-29-2011 01:42 PM

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post. Got lots of good info.

ava


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