I used muslin on a QAYG once. It was okay, I guess, but I like color.
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
also, when using a solid- muslin or not-
every stitch will show- when using a printed fabric the stitches on the back do not detract Janet |
Originally Posted by Hinterland
I use muslin all the time. It makes the back of my quilt look like a wholecloth.
Janet un bleached or tea dyed. the only time i use regualr fabrics, is on baby's quilts, because there is usually enough left over to piece something pretty.. |
I do sometimes due to cost or if that is the look I want for a quilt like 30 ies. Also I like muslin if I hand quilt.
I have had a harder time finding nice muslin. I buy Moda but it seems lesser quality and have many of the little brown seed shell pieces. I have older Moda muslin I liked for piecing too but I have not been able to get that even if I order the same bolt. I don't use muslin if I have money or print fabric already that goes. Also my quilting is not very good and the print will be more forgiving. |
Thanks for your replies. Think I will try it on the twin I'm making which will probably be a donation quilt.
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Yes, because of price, on all but baby quilts.
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Muslin or a sheet is what I normally use for backing.
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Busy backs hide a multitude of sins... If you're quilting is perfect or near perfect it's a great choice and you get a wholecloth quilt on the back. Just know that every bobble and weave will show.
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I use muslin quite a lot. It makes the older quilt blocks you make look like an old fashioned quilt. I use the natural muslim, it really makes my quilts look antique!
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In my experience, the bobbles and weaves show up more on the colored or print backings.
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