Quiltingboard Forums - string quilt donation to Christ Child Society

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Originally Posted by jennieb (Post 5773834)

Very, very pretty. Question: What did you use for your backing? I've tried paper, but it is a pain to remove. Someone suggested muslin, but wouldn't that really shrink when the quilt was washed, thus causing distortion. If washing the muslin before, it's very unruly. Suggestions?

I have used dryer sheets but on this one I used telephone book paper and that is what I prefer. Use a short stitch length and use a large needle. I tear the paper off while watching tv.