Quilt Backing question????

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03-25-2011, 03:59 PM

Charming

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I just finished making a quilt for my husband and it came about 110" square and i have only seen 108" backing material. Is there any wider fabric out there that i am not aware of? please lead me to it...

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03-25-2011, 04:02 PM

virtualbernie

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Yup, there is. A little more costly though. Check out some of the online shops.

03-25-2011, 04:06 PM

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This site has some that are 110, but I have not tried them.
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/co...t_backing.html

03-25-2011, 04:14 PM

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I think there is a 120 muslin !?

Yep there is
http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/mus...de-fabric-.htm

http://www.kaysquiltingcorner.com/pa...=38&category=7

03-25-2011, 04:15 PM

Charming

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Is muslin good for bed quilts with lots of washing? i never used it.

03-25-2011, 04:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Charming

Is muslin good for bed quilts with lots of washing? i never used it.

Yes. Very durable. Good backing choice.

03-25-2011, 04:40 PM

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The nice thing about muslin is that it shows up the quilting. I think it is also a reasonably priced option for backing when some of the cotton is getting so expensive.

03-25-2011, 06:17 PM

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Muslin works out great! and no piecing!
Enjoy!!!

03-25-2011, 07:13 PM

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Muslin use to be the backing fabric of choice.

03-25-2011, 07:15 PM

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Charming

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thank you all for your kind replies. I guess i have an important mission to go to Joann's tomorrow and dig into this. Hopefully it comes in a good matching color with the quilt.