ManiacQuilter2

Muslin I believe is a lighter fabric than fabrics that are solid in color. I use to and still have some from P&B that is probably 20 years old.

Sewnoma

I am glad it comes in different weights - I hunt for the thinnest muslin I can find, to use in foundation pieced quilts.

MadQuilter

I have gotten some decent Kona Cotton solids at Joann and I also like the Bella line from Missouri Star Quilt Co. When "muslin" is called for in a quilt - those are my go-to fabrics.

peaceandjoy

Legacy and Kona muslin are pretty much the only fabric I buy at Joann's any more. Buy them when on sale or with good coupon.

Pennyhal

I was just at Joann's and looked at the muslins there. They is a wide variety of types of muslin from very thin to a pretty good weight. I used to think that all muslins were suppose to be of the same weight, but I guess that assumption is wront.

ckcowl

Muslin is a basic/ utility fabric used for many things. It becomes softer and softer with each wash and holds up well. It used to be used for quilt backs all the time. The difference between bleached and natural is bleached is white. There are a vast variety of ( grades) of muslin-- very thin, loosely woven to nice, premium ( weighty) higher thread count muslin. For quilting li
ook for ( premium ) or medium weight in the descriptions. I purchase mine from fabric.com. The bleached is wonderful for dyeing your own fabrics-- it takes the dyes very well. I use a lot of muslin.

Bobbielinks

That is what I was thinking.

Gail B

I use Legacy Studio Premium muslin for piecing & backings. Buy it by the bolt from Joann's. Really good quality & washes well.

AZ Jane

Is $3.50 a yard a good price? I'm seeing lots of the Southern Belle Muslin on eBay but have no clue if that is a good price, a great price or you can get it anywhere for that price??

NopahDesertRat

Years ago when I was learning about fabrics from my Mom, she showed me that muslin had varying weight threads in it so had a rougher feel and tended to shrink more. Percale or other fabric has very uniform threads making it smoother.
I have been disappointed of late that you can't buy muslin sheets and longer. I really dislike the micro sheets, no absorbency at all and stacticy too.
I have a quilt that was made in 1937 and the neutral squares are a heavy muslin.
You should buy the weight you need, if backing light weight and for a neutral block a somewhat heavier weight.
Years ago we bought all our fabric from a catalog. Different fabrics were listed by weight, such as 3 ounces, meaning the weight of a yard. Denim was say, 11 ounce for overalls and percale 3 ounce for dresses or children's clothing. Sure wish it was listed by weight now a days, it would be easier to select.

Ethel