Prism99

Muslin comes in many different grades. The less expensive muslins are thinner and work well for foundations. You would purchase the better quality muslin for backings and tops. Better quality means higher thread-count per inch, threads made out of longer-staple cotton, better processing methods used on the thread and fabric, etc. I have purchased top-quality muslin at one quilt shop. It's easy to tell its quality from both the look and the feel of it. Dark-colored threads won't show through it, for example. However, it costs a lot per yard -- the same as other quilt shop fabrics. If you compare this to the muslin purchased for $3/4 dollars per yard at my local JoAnn Fabrics, there is no comparison.

granny_59

So where do you buy your muslin?

amma

I have found at my local JoAnn's muslin from very thin (good for foundation piecing) to very heavy (more than what I would want in a quilt) the price varies according to the weight of the muslin. They have it in the traditional cream as well as in white. :D:D:D

I have made clothes out of quilters cotton, and remembered why I loved permanent press so well :wink: yes, it does wrinkle easily :D:D:D

granny_59

thanks amma.......just as I figured. So where do you buy your cotton for sewing clothes?

Darlene

JoAnn's has Moda muslin which I bought but it reminds me of broadcloth. Our calico here is usually a floral or something allover.