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07-02-2010, 11:00 AM

#41

MsSewer

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I got mine at Marshall's Dry Goods on the internet. The price per yard was extremely low but then there is the shipping. The even had the maroon color I wanted.

07-02-2010, 11:06 AM

#42

janb

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Northeast Colorado

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I had a problem finding the right width of unbleached muslin...got it on line from JoAnn's in Loveland, Colorado. I am sure any JoAnn's will have the 108" backing, just have to look for it..and be sure you have enough yardage. I am making two large quilts, the same, and needed 7 yards..that was the amount.

07-02-2010, 03:23 PM

#43

carolyne2421

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: South Point, Ohio

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i go to walmart and get flat sheets, 200 count , which are usually pretty cheap,,they make great backing,and no piecing

07-02-2010, 03:23 PM

#44

Luv Quilts and Cats

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: New Hampshire

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Keepsake Quilting carrries backing fabric. They are on line at keepsakequilting.com

07-02-2010, 03:41 PM

#45

Shorebird

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Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Winchester, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sannianni

I'm pretty new at quilting. After taking a class and making a small table top quilt, I decided to dive right in and make a large bed size. Where does everyone get the wide backing....not everyone carries it.

Try Web Fabrics (www.webfabrics.com)...her fabrics are top quality, and her shipping rates are very reasonable.

07-02-2010, 04:02 PM

#46

kwiltkrazy

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Mapleton, Oregon

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I've gotten some at Joanne's, but mainly at my LQS. But, I usually piece my backs, I like them better, a two sided quilt.

07-02-2010, 04:43 PM

#47

Texaslady

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Plano, Texas

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You can buy a bedsheet the same size as the quilt top with a little extra on each size. This way the quilt will be the same length and width as the bedsheet on your bed. If you want, you can use a king-size sheet for queen-size bed or a queen-size for a full-size bed. Good luck! Check with the shop where you buy material, maybe they will know when you can buy the larger pieces of material.