I do..but after I finish up the bolt I bought, no more. It's too unforgiving for FMQ, lol. Fabric.com has got some good prices on wide backing....fairly subtle prints/blenders.

Yes and depends on what quilt it's for.

I use good grade muslin all the time. the quilting shows up fantastic when a plain is used on the back.

I know aloy of Qoilters dont like to usr a top sheet. I ues them because at good will there sold for a dollar a sheet and same with the salvation army. my prefence..

I do all the time its a whole cloth and super soft compare to a sheet or something like that I have used Flannel Sheets though.

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.

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I have found that muslin is about the same cost as regular fabric - why not match the top if it costs the same.
Muslin that has a nice feel to it was 9.99 a yard.

i love to use cotton sateen when i can find it and afford it. it's soft/silky/luxurious. think i last brought it at contemporary cloth on clearance.

I love muslin backing. Especially after first wash it feels so soft. Plus it way more inexpensive!

It really depends on the quilt and what I have on hand. I just make sure it is good quality muslin. If I am wrapping up in it, I want it to feel nice! ;)

No, its to loosley woven and will not wear well.
I wait for fabric sales at my LQS or use JoAnn coupons to buy my backing fabric.