Not being a real quilter yet (I make mostly just blocks) I was wondering if any of you use muslin for the blocks. I really like the looks of muslin, it looks old fashioned. I am thinking of trying some for my applique Sue backgrounds like in the picture.

Kona has a very nice muslin out that would probably work really well. They have both white & cream colors, if you have a local JoAnns try looking there. I make a wall hanging using the white and it came out really nice.

Oh yes, do try the muslin as the background for the Sunbonnet Sues. But since it shrinks so very much, you might want to pre-wash?

I like the unbleached for old fashioned looking quilts. ( and I believe Sue is older than most of us!) LOL

I have used muslin for my backings and also for a scrappy quilt made with strips. I agree it works well with "Sue". Your blocks are really cute!

I use muslin a lot and use it on all my backs. As long as it is a good quality. It quilts so beautifully and I love the soft feel and the old fashioned look! If you want the old puckered look, then you don't have to wash it. It's all up to you!

PS: Love the blocks!!!

Great blocks!!

Thanks for the replies! Soon as I find the time I will make some with muslin then. :wink: By the way, can any of you spare me some time? :mrgreen:

I use muslin quite often!

Sorry, I am right out of time, I need all I can get myself! I haven't ever been that successful with the muslin we can get here. It seems stiff, and I use it for the backing of wallhangings, but never for quilts. If I wash it, I find it impossible to iron it smooth, even if I iron it when wet.

I think it would be lovely. Just get good quality muslin.

I agree, those would look great on unbleached muslin. Depending on the other fabrics I see, I like the look of the tea stained muslin too.

Yes, I also use it frequently. For backings and for backgrounds. Love your Sues.

Definitely prewash and get out of the dryer quickly. It wrinkles like crazy.

I also like to use muslin. I use it for all of the backs of my quilts.I also used it on the front of the tie quilt that I made and on a Sunbonnet Sue quilt. I hand quilt and I like muslin because it really shows off the hand quilting. I buy a good quality muslin by the bolt. It is a little expensive, but to me well worth it.

I also like to use muslin. I use it for all of the backs of my quilts.I also used it on the front of the tie quilt that I made and on a Sunbonnet Sue quilt. I hand quilt and I like muslin because it really shows off the hand quilting. I buy a good quality muslin by the bolt. It is a little expensive, but to me well worth it.

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