newbee3

I bought homespun years ago and have not used it had a thought could I use it for the backing of a quilt??
I would be quilting it on a long arm I do not quilt dense. What are your thoughts??? Has anyone done this and was it a good idea or not?

Tartan

The main problem with homespun is it frays when cut. Since you are using one solid piece for backing, it should be fine. I would leave a larger seam allowance all around the edge and do a bigger binding to catch more of the material edge.

newbee3

thank you I think I will try it

ckcowl

I would recommend prewashing it to tighten up the weave. It shrinks like flannels so I've always prewashed, regular cycle, warm water- normal settings on the dryer before cutting my homespun fabrics.

ManiacQuilter2

It is a much looser weave. That would worry me. Washing might help.

DresiArnaz

If you prewash, maybe stitch around it first using a serger or ZZ stitch to keep fraying to a minimum.

just_the_scraps_m'am

thanks for the tips, i have scraps i hesitated to use in a star scrappy.....

TexasSunshine

I use homespun all the time as a backing and it works out just fine, is very soft after washing. As others mentioned always wash first.

lovingLakeMich

I have made two period shirts for my husband out of homespun who sails on a tall ship, Friends Good Will. Even preshrinking the fabric it frays. It makes up beautifully however it continues to fray. On the second shirt I finished every seam. Not sure I would put it in a quilt.

Manalto

Homespun's good for making faux chenille.