Does anyone use plain muslin for backing?

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04-30-2011, 04:38 AM

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fireworkslover

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I have occasionally. I've just started using solids for quilts. My quilts mostly go on the wall so no one sees the back anyway.

04-30-2011, 04:50 AM

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Julie in NM

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yes for wall hangings all the time

04-30-2011, 04:53 AM

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GABBYABBY

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Yes, I do use it sometime. I really like to use
a flat sheet.

04-30-2011, 04:55 AM

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huntannette

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I`ve used it on most of my quilts and i love the look ...i do handquilt and even if it is not perfect i love the look and feel of my quilts after thy are washed...

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Originally Posted by tupoms

Hi quilters,

I'm wondering if anyone uses plain muslin for quilt backing. With the price of fabric going up, I'm looking for less expensive backings.

Thanks,
ava

04-30-2011, 04:56 AM

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Lorraine A

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Our church quilting group uses muslin on the 40 quilts we make each year for raffle at our annual picnic. Personally, I use muslin on large quilts and matching fabric on lap quilts, minis and wall hangings.

04-30-2011, 04:56 AM

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huntannette

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i use good muslin and thy do wear really well and less expensive than fabric.

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Originally Posted by pieces

No, its to loosley woven and will not wear well.
I wait for fabric sales at my LQS or use JoAnn coupons to buy my backing fabric.

04-30-2011, 04:57 AM

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Mkotch

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Sure do! It's soft and comes in wider sizes. Also, you can buy bleached or tea-dyed for variety. I've been helping at our state historical society with their antique quilts and many quilts of days gone by used it, too.