Do any of you use it for backing? I would like a lower cost alternative for my backing but wondered about the quality of muslin. Obviously, I know it wouldn't be as good quality as "regular" quilting fabric. Just wondering if it "will do".

I've used muslin before as backing. Just wash it first, the stuff shrinks like crazy. You also might want to iron it before it gets totally dry as it wrinkles too!

I've used it a couple of times. I think the main thing is to get the better quality muslin. Some of it is pretty thin.

the best quality muslin I have found is Rangefinder

I've used muslin several times on quilts.

I only use muslin for backing. I use a 100% permanent press cotton 108" wide from ...........get ready..........Walmart. It never shrinks and washes beautifully each time. If it can survive my grandchildren......it's good stuff........LOL :lol:

Moda now makes muslin in 45", 90", 108" and 110" widths, natural, white and printed, and regular and premium grade (200 thread count). It's really quite nice.

For years I've also used the 108" wide, permanemt press, 100% cotton from Walmart and have not had one complaint about it. I agree, it washes great. Try it gal, you might like it!!!

My aunt uses only muslin for her backing.

I simply use the basic sheets from Walmart so far no balling they are permenent press and I had no trouble hand quilting them. They are one piece , cheap and the fabric is 200 count.

i use sheets and muslin the muslin is 200count on my quilts the muslin works good i have no complains about it so far

Jerrie

I've used both sheets and muslin for backing. I've found "utility" muslin is a bit heavier and washes up beautifully. I do remove all of my fabrics promptly from the washer and take them straight to the ironing board.

If sheet shopping, don't hesitate getting a "set" you can always use the fitted sheet on the next smaller (i.e. queen fitted sheet for a full quilt back) size for a second quilt back. I like to get mine from Bed Bath and Beyond, and I "feel" them first to make sure they feel nice.

Just be careful I've seen extra wide muslin $$$ more than quilt backs.

i personally don't care for muslin except in period quilts. the good stuff costs the same as sale 100% cotton. Joann has 108" 100% cotton in soft floral prints that sell for $9.99. when you ask for quilt fabric, they never tell you that. i buy it on sale for $5. it also loses size when washed, so be careful of both. i just think the florals are more interesting and have a wider margin for error if your stitching is less than perfect (like mine).

I'm a muslin queen:))Love that stuff and have even over-dyed it darker:))It is an excelent blender too. I have to admit that I like the Walmart one too. I am always on the hunt for any 'good' muslin. You can find it where you could read a book thru it...I walk away:0)You may find 10 different ones side by side in a store...keep feeling for the right one;))I actually think it ends up making your quilt feeling softer. Just MHO ...Skeat