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I have used muslin for many quilts instead of a print cotton, the reason being I like the way the pattern of quilting stands out.
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I use muslin on the back of my quilts, and also the unbleached muslin to make my rag dolls with.
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
(Post 5863144)
Does anyone still use muslin for quilt backing? A couple of years ago my husband and I went to a quilter's estate sale and among the many treasures we purchased two 50 yard bolts of muslin - one heavy weight and the other mid-weight - for $10 each! Since they were in my attic, they were among the few things that didn't get destroyed in Hurricane Sandy. I've been using it to piece small wall quilts and might use it as a back for placemats, but wonder if using it as a quilt backing is ridiculous. Any thoughts? The fellow we purchased it from said, "No one uses that any more ..."
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i use it all the time , when it is on sale buy a large amount of it , i use it in my quilt and for backing on certain quilts
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I frequently use muslin for the back of my quilts. I mainly make wall quilts, so know the backside won't show. But if you don't want that cream color for your backing, dye it! or paint it!
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I seen a quilt at our church's Quilting group, the back and front was made with solid muslin, a quilting design was drawn on the front and then the group quilted it. It made a beatuiful quilt and was sold for a church building fund event for $750.00.
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+I use Muslin frequently for backing on quilts. I'd rather use Mode Premium . Can only afford with a coupon . Usually get a bolt. Depends on use of quilt as to what weight I use.
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
(Post 5863144)
Does anyone still use muslin for quilt backing? A couple of years ago my husband and I went to a quilter's estate sale and among the many treasures we purchased two 50 yard bolts of muslin - one heavy weight and the other mid-weight - for $10 each! Since they were in my attic, they were among the few things that didn't get destroyed in Hurricane Sandy. I've been using it to piece small wall quilts and might use it as a back for placemats, but wonder if using it as a quilt backing is ridiculous. Any thoughts? The fellow we purchased it from said, "No one uses that any more ..."
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Krystyna,
I use muslin all the time - I love the old school feel of it. Also I want to offer my condolences for your losses due to Hurricane Sandy. I live on Long Island's south shore and we luckily escaped any major damages. I'm sure our QB friends will keep you in their prayers as you rebuild what was lost. |
Saw this posting maybe someone has already mentioned it as I haven't read all the postings on this thread, but the maker said the backing is muslin.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...r-t213967.html |
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