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Geri B 12-08-2014 04:36 AM


Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly (Post 6999413)
I've been using muslin for backings for a few years now, with a few exceptions. Why pay the high price of cotton fabric for the back side no one sees?

Cari


Good muslin feels and looks as good as any printed fabric.........using printed fabs on backs has certainly helped pay the rent for many LQS....

zennia 12-08-2014 04:37 AM

years ago muslin was what everyone used for backing. Then pretty backings came along. I use muslin on my wall hangings to. Th wall does'nt see or care.

Geri B 12-08-2014 04:41 AM


Originally Posted by Pudge (Post 6999499)
Are you referring to muslin which comes in white or light beige? Or does muslin come in various colors?

Cheryl

Muslin is either natural or bleached.....I am now doing a cathedral window using bleached muslin, which I purchased at JAF and it feels and looks as good as KONA white - had a piece in my hand from home for comparison....

Yes, there a many grades, from tissue thin to "good feel"......

ptquilts 12-08-2014 05:31 AM

I normally use a coordinating print for backing, and have received many positive comments on it, I guess by people who found a plain backing boring. To me it's more about having to clean a light colored backing more often.

pocoellie 12-08-2014 05:39 AM

I use muslin or sheets as backings all the time.

Scakes 12-08-2014 06:01 AM

I've used muslin for backing lots of times. Love it!

PaperPrincess 12-08-2014 06:46 AM

Unless the quilt is a throw where both sides will be seen often, I usually use muslin. Why pay lots of $$ for a back that no one will see?

sandy l 12-08-2014 08:30 AM

On all most all the quilts I have made, I use Legacy muslin from JoAnn. I buy it buy the bolt when there is a sale and/or I have a coupon.

Dolphyngyrl 12-08-2014 08:39 AM

I love premium legacy muslin from joanns, washes up soft and has a nice weave to it, I use it to embroider

ManiacQuilter2 12-08-2014 08:44 AM

NO, I stopped using muslin because it shows up any little imperfection with my machine quilting especially since the top may be a darker shade. I don't like seeing those dots of ecru thread on a dark top when FMQ.


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