Peckish

Exactly what I was going to say. This is why I dislike white on white prints.

cashs_mom

I actually love stiff backing. I doesn't get wrinkles or puckers in it ever. Its great for wallhangings and will often soften up sufficiently with washing to make a nice cozy quilt. I recently used a piece of fabric that had a very stiff hand to back a wall quilt easy peasy.

QuiltE

Was it actually a quilting weight cotton?
Or perhaps a heavier weight, such as upholstery? drapery? decorating? canvas? ducking? drill? denim? upholstery? etc.

Lady Diana

Just had this happen to me from Hancocks of Paducah. Terrible backing fabric. I called them. Too bad, unless you want to pay shipping. I bought 9 yards thinking it would be quality fabric.it was dense and stiff...and heavy. Shipping to return the fabric is over half the cost of the fabric. Name of fabric is Choice Fabric Iillusion bakcing. Don't waste your money.. Not happy here either.

tropit

I would repurpose it. You could make drapes, pillows, tea towels, etc. If you don't want to do that, then put it up for sale on EBay. Just let the buyers know that it is not for quilting and is "sturdy" and "has substantial body and weight." (You'll think of something.)

trustme2

Need backing fabric?

Helios Stitches N Stuff [email protected]

From their newsletter;
Now is the Time To Stock Up on our $39 108" by 120" Backings Before The Price Increases on April 1st.

After April 1st. $45.00


Explanation for increase is explained in today's newsletter. 3-11-21

I am not affiliated with this shop. I have shopped there in person and online.

sewingsuz

I would call where you bought it and ask to return it. If you have to keep it, soak in vinegar and wash the heck out of it.

copycat

Use it on projects that could benefit from a stiff back: wall hangings, placemats, table runners, mug rugs...

donna13350

The easiest way to determine if your fabric is cotton or synthetic is to cut a small swatch, a half inch will do, take it to your sink and light it..when it's done burning, cotton will be a pile of fine ash, synthetic will be a molten glob.
As for the stiffness, I'd do the vinegar soak, overnight, then wash it with no detergent and cross my fingers!