I actually like using the regular width fabric better for backing. There are more choices and often times I can find clearance fabric on sale. I had problems with some backing fabrics early on. The were not always wide enough for the really large quilts and also, they were not wound straight on the bolt so I lost a fair amount trying to straighten them out. I ended up usually buying at least a 1/2 yard more than I needed as I had to straighten up the fabric. One of the shops I went to said she always tore the wide backs because it made then straighter that way. Also, some of the wide backs did not seem to be the same quality as regular yardage. I do have a long-arm and really want my backings to be straight as I pin them to the leaders and if they are not straight, it creates creases and wrinkles in the backing.