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    Old 04-30-2011, 01:32 PM
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    i have used both fabric and muslin for backing.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 01:36 PM
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    I use good quality muslin also. If I can find a print for cheap or 108" on sale I will use that. I do like muslin especially on a older looking quilt it just makes it more old looking. Now with the prices I may use muslin more.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 02:21 PM
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    I use muslin when I can't find a fabric that co-ordinates with the front.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 02:40 PM
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    I haven't yet, but that is what my Nanny always did.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 02:49 PM
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    I use both but on quilts that are made for patterns from the 30's, muslin seems to be the most appropriate. I do use a nice weight muslin. The man that does the LAQ for me does not really agree about the muslin but it is my quilt!
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    Old 04-30-2011, 03:29 PM
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    I have always used muslin, good quality, extra-wide for quilt lining. I am very much a traditionalist, grew up with a piecer/hand quilter mother, and I love the way it looks on all quilts.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 03:35 PM
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    I mostly do traditional blocks for my quilts, so I use a good grade muslin for the backing. Muslin is what my G'ma and my Mom always used. If I do a more modern quilt, I like to use a print that matches the quilt top.
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    Old 04-30-2011, 03:53 PM
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    Where do you get good muslin?
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    Old 04-30-2011, 03:54 PM
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    I use muslin for some quilts. If I can't find a print that goes with the front I may use it. DianeC
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    Old 04-30-2011, 04:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by Camping Betty
    Where do you get good muslin?
    I usually buy JoAnn's best quality. I have bought a good quality from WalMart before.
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