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Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Silverlining — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:16:35 GMT

Hi Millie. Nice to meet you. I think I have decided to use muslin to back the Craftsy BOM. I also decided to do 16 blocks rather than the 20.

It is nice to have a friend here. I am new to this as well. I am also taking Leah Day's Free Motion Quilting Class a Sampler. She is wonderful.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

MILDREDP-4 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:38:49 GMT

Silverlining:

Thanks for asking this question. I also did the Craftsy BOM and wondered if I could use Muslin. I recently retired and started

quilting so I am still a beginner and new to Quilters Club. Thanks also to everyone for your advise. Millie in Pittsburgh

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Silverlining — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:17:44 GMT

This is good information for me. I did buy the cheap muslin at Joann's. But I bought it for foundation piecing just like you said. I didn't want to use good fabric for piecing since it is not seen on the back. Good to know that the legacy line there is okay to use. I don't usually prewash my fabric before qullting; but I can see the point of prewashing it for certain projects. I expect my quilt to shrink a little bit anyway.

This is the only forum that I actually get a response from. It is good to know that you are all here to help me. I am really new at this and need all the help I can get. I am taking some classes from Craftsy. The BOM and Leah Day's class on free motion quillting. She is fabulous. Check her out. She really has some good tips.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

gini — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:25:58 GMT

i forgot to say, that i use so much mulin, that i buy it by the bolt. that and kona black

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Pat — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:24:44 GMT

Hi silver lining, Welcome. I also use unbleached, and bleached muslin, with good results. I buy the wide backing to save money. I have used muslin for a lot of years, and I usually buy it from my local quilt shop.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Caryl Anne — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:09:45 GMT

Good morning silverlining, I see you have great response, and I too use muslin on some quilts. I use the legacy name from Joann's, unbleached 90",108" or 120" (permapress & pre-washed), it stands up for years and is great for lap or baby quilts & it maintains a soft hand. I pre-wash to shrink, as I do with all of my fabrics, you can straighten the grain and then cut what you will need. then I press and starch it before layering. I use the scraps for pot holders and small crafty projects. I even used some pieces for backs of baby bibs, no since in using premium fabric on the backs of those things.. lol I always use a coupon! sew essentials is a cheaper fabric and is OK for a foundation block, stay away from the roc loc. There is a 200 count available in the LQS but it is expensive around $10. for the 45". good answers everyone!! Happy Shopping!

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Silverlining — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:17:50 GMT

Thanks everyone. I know feel much better about using muslin for the back of this particular quilt.

This is my first quilt so nothing fancy here.

Next quilt will be patterned or pieced or both.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Silverlining — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:14:35 GMT

Thank you Caryl. I appreciate the advice. I too prefer a patterned or pieced back. Since I am doing a sampler quilt (my first quilt ever); I think that I will use muslin.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Caryl — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:54:37 GMT

You probably know by now that we all have used good quality muslin for projects. On the other side of the coin...we must have tried the cheaper, lower quality muslin to know this. So if information is your goal you got some good feed back.

I have not used it as a backing. I have seen some quilts done with it and found we judged the quilting persons ability instead of looking at the whole quilt. It can make or break a great job. I like patterned or pieced backs best.

Welcome to the group.

Caryl in Buda, TX

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Sherry — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:20:05 GMT

Love muslin for backs. Used to use good quilting material, but decided to try muslin on a flannel quilt I made for my own use. When I got it back from the long-armer, I decided to use in almost exclusively. The quilter had used dark green thread and did free hand leaves (my flannel blocks were fall/wintery looking). I think the back looks better than the front! So use the muslin. Get the good stuff (it's still cheaper than expensive quilting material) and you can get the cheap muslin for foundation piecing.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Joni — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:49:54 GMT

I look the best quality muslin I can find, and when it is on sale I buy the whole bolt. It is awesome to use for handquilting. Makes great sashing. I also prefer unbleached muslin. I plan to make some table runners and placemats and use muslin for the backings.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Thea — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:11:38 GMT

Muslin works great for backings on almost any quilt - good quality is sold at most JoAnn's or Hancock's - it comes bleached or unbleached - whichever is your preference. You can tell the quality by touching it - if you can see your hand through it - then I wouldn't buy it - you want it heavy enough that you can't see through it. I use it on what I call utility quilts - baby quilts and quilts for the young ones that are going to be thrown around or on the floor - also it is good for backings on quilts you will use as table cloths or picnic quilt. I haven't used it on my quilts that I have spent weeks making but I do know that my Grandmother in law - used muslin for all her quilts and they are still kicking and doing wonderful!

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Ginny — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:06:18 GMT

Nana The Joann's by me doesn't have the kona anymore. They carry sew essentials( which I believe is their own) and premium muslin by legacy. I like the premium by legacy one. Ginny

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Marie — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:05:48 GMT

Thanks Nana, I'll check it out, just got my sale flyer today and muslin is on sale.

Re: Does anyone use a Quilt Back with Muslin?

Nana — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:00:24 GMT

Marie

JoAnn's does carry a good quality muslin. They carry Kona and another brand that I can't think of.