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12-23-2015, 06:52 PM

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geevee

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Thousands of Bolts also has very good prices.

12-23-2015, 08:32 PM

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sandybeach

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I love to use flannel on the back of my quilts. And they even have flannel 108" wide back fabric. Check Quiltshops.com. Type in "flannel wide back sale" and it will show you many quilt shops that carry wide back flannel material on sale.

12-23-2015, 08:39 PM

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quiltingshorttimer

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Missouri Star, Connecting Threads, Hancock's, are all good. While a more expensive muslin may seem not worth it, remember that most old quilts that wear out have the backs wear out first! So I don't mind paying as much for the backing as the front cottons. Angela Walters (Quilting is my Therapy) is now carrying fabrics, including widebacks in more modern prints. Just be sure to square the backing--wide backs usually are wonky due to width on the bolt.

12-24-2015, 01:10 AM

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ckcowl

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I've been shopping with fabric.com for almost 20 years, sorry you've had problems-- I've never experienced these issues. My sister loves * Backside Fabrics* maybe try them. Hancock's of Paducah and Joanne's also offer wide backing fabrics

12-24-2015, 08:19 AM

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pocoellie

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I just use either a wide muslin or a sheet.

12-24-2015, 09:09 AM

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luvstoquilt

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I have always had great luck with FABRIC.COM! Do you live close to a Hobby Lobby? Their 108" fabric is always available at 30% off without a coupon or 40% off with one that is available on line. You can order on line from them I think.

12-24-2015, 09:33 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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My go to online store is Fabric Shack. Never had a problem with them. They do have a brick and mortar store so once it took a while before my order was filled. I am on a tight budget so I do piece my backing.

12-24-2015, 12:39 PM

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FluffyPuppy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by luvstoquilt

I don't know why I had problems with Fabric.com, but since others are saying they have had good luck, I will purchase from them again and see how it goes.
I wish I lived near Hobby Lobby! The nearest one is almost 2 hours away so I have only been there once! I will definitely see what they have online, thank you!

12-24-2015, 01:07 PM

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Maureen NJ

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Originally Posted by FluffyPuppy

What type of fabric should I use for quilt backing and where should I get it?

I have pieced normal quilting cotton and used 108" quilting fabric. Piecing quilting cotton can be time consuming and seems more expensive, while the 108" fabrics are harder for me to find. I don't have a quilt shop near where I live so I have to buy online.

I have heard muslin is popular for backing. Fat Quarter Shop and Fabric.com are the places I usually purchase from. Fat Quarter Shop doesn't always have a large selection of backing fabric, and their muslin seems pricey.

I have had many problems with Fabric.com and I do not want to purchase from them anymore. Fabrics not as described, fabrics I purchased before then purchased again when I needed more were not the same color (and these were Michael Miller fabrics!!!), and some fabrics were cut slightly smaller than what I had ordered.

Thank you so much in advance!

sorry about your problems. I love to order from Hancock's of Paducah. They have a big selection and their prices are good. Frequently have sales. Prompt service.