Need recommendation -- super wide quilt backs...

I haven't personally ordered from this website but I know several people who have and were quite happy with the service.

A good question, Kate, and you will want to take care. I've only ordered a wide quilt backing once online and the quality of the fabric, I thought, was rather shabby. The fabric was expensive and from a nice shop. After all, since you've put so much of you into a DWR, you would probably be happier with a pieced backing. Just kick and grumble while you're stitching those long seams, we'll bring the chocolate. Proceed with caution. Polly

I agree with Polly - I've bought Moda quilt backing fabric and found it to be not as good "feeling" as regular Moda fabric. It works, but it's not as nice as regular sized yardage. I wonder why.......

Laurie G. in CA

Howdy!

Keepsake Quilting

Stitching Post Big Selection at equilter makes it hard to choose I really like JoAnn's better quality extra-wide muslin; some of the local quilt shops sell wide backings but not much variety there.

Good luck!

Ragm> what online stores can you recommend that have a nice variety to choose from

Lots of fabrics to look at!

Thanks!

Kate in MI

The wide quilt back fabrics are not the same type of fabric as "normal" quilting fabrics 45" wide. You only have to compare the backing made to go with a fabric series with the other fabrics in the series (45" wide) to see the different thread count and quality. The backings also tend to stretch more than 45" wide finer weaves, so I would not recommend using them for major structural elements such as sashings or borders unless you are VERY careful when stitching.

If you consider that 45" fabris is, say, $8.50 per yard and

108" wide backing is about $12 per yard, price alone should be a clear indicator that there is a difference in the quality of the fabrics.

The backings I have purchased have all stretched some, but they have all washed well too, they didn't require seams in the backing and they were way cheaper than pieced 45" fabrics. As always there are pros and cons - weight it up and decide for each project what you want or need.

Personally I would use a wide back on a DWR if only to avoid the seam in the backing.

If you aren't hand quilting, this is a great time to buy queen or king size flat sheet. Lands End (NAYY) has nice quality cotton sheets (also flannel). Roberta in D

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Not online but I found a nice piece of Marcus Brother backing in a great print at Joann's. I had a 50% off coupon (for Michael') that they accepted and it worked out to a great price. Needless to say that wasn't what I was looking for but gotta grab that kind of thing when you can! I bought some Bernartex baking fabric some years ago online and was not real pleased with the quality so Like Cheryl said you need to watch out for that. Taria

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. I have never used them so I can't help there. Have fun! DeNise

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