Originally Posted by MarlysB

I made a series of civil war quilts a couple of years ago. I used muslin backing on a few of the quilts. I found the quilts with backing were easier to assemble and when quilted the had a far better look or quality to them. They are the quilts that sold. If making a log cabin quilt, I would definately use the muslin backing. Remember to trim the cornors to reduce bulk. You'll be glad you did.