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06-30-2010, 01:56 PM

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Fiber Artist

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Welcome!!

06-30-2010, 06:42 PM

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littlehud

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I get mine at Hancock Fabrics when they are on sale.

06-30-2010, 11:51 PM

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Gramof6

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If I don't piece mine using reg. fabric, I use Kona Muslin in wide widths that I buy from Jo Ann's. I've also ordered wide backings a few times from QIAD.

07-01-2010, 12:52 AM

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moonrise

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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:

07-01-2010, 03:49 AM

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sewcrafty

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Marshall's Dry Goods have good wide backing prices. Have purchased from them.

07-01-2010, 06:46 AM

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sandybeach

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Try these two sites:

http://search.myquiltshops.com/cgi-s...myqssearch.cgi

http://www.backsidefabrics.com/

07-01-2010, 07:41 AM

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ckcowl

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fabric.com has a really good selection and good prices. best part, free shipping after $35 so, makes it worth it, 3 yards will give you 108"x108" (they also carry some 110" & 120" fabrics. i have been shopping with them for over 10 years now and have always been happy with my orders. i do piece alot of my backs but when i want a whole cloth i always turn to them first, they even carry 108" wide flannels!

07-02-2010, 03:41 AM

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ywilma

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try

http://www.christianlanequilters.cit...ebackings.html

07-02-2010, 03:47 AM

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Lori L

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Quote:

Originally Posted by franie

I usually piece backings. But they are available mostly on line shops.

I'm with Franie.....what I have done for quilting has had the backing pieced. The Joann's near me does not carry a large line of colors in the wide backing and I want what I want and don't want to settle for a color I don't really like.

07-02-2010, 04:14 AM

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SharynH

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Try backsidefabrics.com They have great customer service and will send you free samples. Another idea is one that Bonnie K Hunter uses to piece backs from 10 1/2" squares. It is a great way to use up stash and makes a great reversible quilt. Check out her website quiltville.com

Sharyn