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"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote in message ... Sheets, muslin, extra wide 'for backing' fabrics or yardages pieced together or FQs or scraps or extra blocks pieced together or a combination of *all* of them pieced together are completely acceptable. I usually sew two or three lengths of yardage that matches or compliments the front of the quilt, but I used muslin exclusively in the past. If two lengths of fabric aren't quite wide enough I'll stick a row of blocks between them or a totally different contrasting fabric- maybe even with a third fabric as borders for the row of blocks!- the sky is the limit. Whatever you can find, afford, like or 'whatever' will make a great backing for your quilt. One warning with a sheet for backing... if you get a high thread count it can be difficult to hand quilt. Machine quilting prolly wouldn't be effected by it. I've had some troubles even with high quality, expensive sheets getting little nubbies on them. Maybe that wouldn't happen for a quilt backing since I wouldn't be tossing and turning on it like I do with my sheets. Insomnia, ya know. (Arthritis induced insomnia...) Yes, I had heard not to buy a sheet with more than a 300 thread count for hand quilting. I can't remember what TC I bought in the past. Your suggestions are interesting and a good way to get rid of fabric not wanted for tops. I just put the new foot with 1/4" guide on my NewHome and adjusted the tension. I can't wait to start sewing but first I have to plan the quilt. It'll be boats and lighthouses. I found some great fabric for the sky, water and sails. :^) |
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"maryd" wrote in message ... I've never used sheets. Depending on the size and use I back with flannel, cotton, muslin. Sometimes the back is a solid piece and sometimes pieces again depending on size of quilt and backing. Sometimes Joann's has color muslin 108 inches wide. Do you remember what her colored muslin or flannel goes for a yard? Also, how well does flannel backing hold up? |
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Last colored "muslin" was $8/yd for 108 inch wide. Don't remember on the
flannel but all have held up fine as far as I know. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/m...host=community "Marie Dodge" wrote in message ... "maryd" wrote in message ... I've never used sheets. Depending on the size and use I back with flannel, cotton, muslin. Sometimes the back is a solid piece and sometimes pieces again depending on size of quilt and backing. Sometimes Joann's has color muslin 108 inches wide. Do you remember what her colored muslin or flannel goes for a yard? Also, how well does flannel backing hold up? |
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"maryd" wrote in message ... Last colored "muslin" was $8/yd for 108 inch wide. Don't remember on the flannel but all have held up fine as far as I know. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/m...host=community "Marie Dodge" wrote in message ... "maryd" wrote in message ... I've never used sheets. Depending on the size and use I back with flannel, cotton, muslin. Sometimes the back is a solid piece and sometimes pieces again depending on size of quilt and backing. Sometimes Joann's has color muslin 108 inches wide. Do you remember what her colored muslin or flannel goes for a yard? Also, how well does flannel backing hold up? Thanks. I have to take a trip to JoAnns one of these days........ |
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I do all hand quilting and do not like the feel of sheets. I use
muslin, usually unbleached. However, I have found that there are various qualities of muslin, and recommend a higher quality than the usual. |
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"Mary" wrote in message ... I do all hand quilting and do not like the feel of sheets. I use muslin, usually unbleached. However, I have found that there are various qualities of muslin, and recommend a higher quality than the usual. I used muslim on my first few quilts and stopped because of excessive wrinkling. And for some reason it had a cheap look. But that's just "me." |
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I've never used a sheet. I never will use a sheet. Some sheets can pill.
Yuck. I always use regular fabric for the back of bed size quilts and muslin for the back of wall hangings. My backings may not match the top but will at least go with the top. I like a surprise when the quilt is turned over so they're sale fabric from the LQS or HL. When it hits 2 bucks a yard at the LQS it's perfect for backings no matter what it looks like. I don't mind the seams in the backing. I put two seams in my backing so there isn't one down the center. They wear better and look better that way. -- Ms P, Queen of Scissors http://community.webshots.com/user/MsB_Peacock "Marie Dodge" wrote in message ... What are you people using to back your quilts? Sheets? What thread count do you all recommend? A flat sheet for a double bed is too narrow for a full size quilt so are you buying Queens size sheets to back full size quilts? |
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Ms P wrote:
I've never used a sheet. I never will use a sheet. Some sheets can pill. Yuck. I always use regular fabric for the back of bed size quilts and muslin for the back of wall hangings. My backings may not match the top but will at least go with the top. I like a surprise when the quilt is turned over so they're sale fabric from the LQS or HL. When it hits 2 bucks a yard at the LQS it's perfect for backings no matter what it looks like. I don't mind the seams in the backing. I put two seams in my backing so there isn't one down the center. They wear better and look better that way. I don't use sheets for backing because I want my quilts to be made entirely from similar quality and weight unwashed quilting cotton fabric. Then when I wash it once it's finished, it all shrinks at a uniform rate. I love the "antique" effect this gives. I worry that a sheet would shrink differently and ruin the quilt. (Don't worry - whenever I contribute a Hug block, I prewash the fabric I'm going to use especially). |
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Whatever I can find, especially if I don't have to piece it. Sheets if
necessary, although most of what's available to me is either a little boring or way too colorful. Not usually a hand quilter, so I don't worry about thread count. My favorite backing is actually a Bassetti cotton throw, super quality Italian cotton with a lovely soft hand. These are easy to find, come in several sizes, used as tablecloths or to cover up sofas (which makes less sense to me since they are not heavy cotton!) Roberta in D "Marie Dodge" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... What are you people using to back your quilts? Sheets? What thread count do you all recommend? A flat sheet for a double bed is too narrow for a full size quilt so are you buying Queens size sheets to back full size quilts? |
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What batting do you use? In my experience, cotton fabric shrinks very little
if at all. The crinkly look comes from cotton batting. Roberta in D "Melanie Rimmer" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Ms P wrote: I've never used a sheet. I never will use a sheet. Some sheets can pill. Yuck. I always use regular fabric for the back of bed size quilts and muslin for the back of wall hangings. My backings may not match the top but will at least go with the top. I like a surprise when the quilt is turned over so they're sale fabric from the LQS or HL. When it hits 2 bucks a yard at the LQS it's perfect for backings no matter what it looks like. I don't mind the seams in the backing. I put two seams in my backing so there isn't one down the center. They wear better and look better that way. I don't use sheets for backing because I want my quilts to be made entirely from similar quality and weight unwashed quilting cotton fabric. Then when I wash it once it's finished, it all shrinks at a uniform rate. I love the "antique" effect this gives. I worry that a sheet would shrink differently and ruin the quilt. (Don't worry - whenever I contribute a Hug block, I prewash the fabric I'm going to use especially). |
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