Wide backing
#31
Originally Posted by moonrise
I buy 108" wide "blender" fabric off eBay for lap- and regular-sized quilts. It comes in lots of different colors, which I like.
On child-sized quilts, wall hangings, table runners, etc., I purposely make them less than 43"-44" wide so I can use regular fabric without piecing it. :mrgreen:
On child-sized quilts, wall hangings, table runners, etc., I purposely make them less than 43"-44" wide so I can use regular fabric without piecing it. :mrgreen:
#33
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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Joanne's has them as well as Hobby Lobby if you have one of them or Hancock's, also you can order from Hancock's of Paducah, they have all kinds and colors.
I too usually piece my backings using leftover blocks and fabrics from the quilt but it is definitely easier to use one piece.
I too usually piece my backings using leftover blocks and fabrics from the quilt but it is definitely easier to use one piece.
#34
Our local Wal Mart still carries some fabric including wide width muslin. I like the muslin for hand quilting. Don't care to use the printed fabrics on the back as it hides the hand quilting. If I'm going to spend the time hand quilting I want it to show up. I think the back should look as nice as the front.
#37
Originally Posted by sewcrafty
Marshall's Dry Goods have good wide backing prices. Have purchased from them.
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#40
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mississippi
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I have used sheets, which can be very good, sturdy and reasonably priced. I also get wide materials at Hancock, JoAnns and my LQS. Moda makes some really beautiful wide fabrics. I agree with above, that sheets must be laundered or they are hard to quilt through due to the sizing, I guess.
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