best fabric for quilt back?

[knitandtink]

I've seen muslin, which looks very flimsy and see through, and broadcloth, which seems stiff. Not sure what to call the Kona brand cotton. Which works best for quilt backing, in your opinion?

[Lisapc]

I get Kona wide backing at Joann's with a coupon. I have bought it here as well. I have only used plain white/beige backings so far but hope to branch out to color soon. I just like the wide backings!

[New York Sue]

Learn How To Back a Quilt In: Creative Quilt Backs

Consider the possibilities....
If it's a baby or toddler quilt, I'm mindful to keep it to WOF (42").
It took me a LONG time (2 years) to knock this through my thick head.
Anything bigger, the Craftsy tut is my 'go to'.
And as I've learned here, if you use flannel for a backing, pre-wash first.
Because they told me to.... And 'they' KNOW a lot!

[Kelly F]

My first few quilts I did lots of stuff... Made one with 4 pieces sewn together for a back. Made one with 2 long pieces as a back. Then read that 3 worked better. Made one that was 2 sided. Wow.. When I think about all of the work it took to cut them straight and then line them up it wears me out. The last 2 I used wide fabric. One was just a muslin and one was black Kona.


However, I am using a technique that someone posted on here. It was called.. "How to quilt a big quilt on a small table". (Or close to that.) A lady used a cute method to find the center of the table and a genius way to find the center of your backing, batting and topper. If I would have used that from the beginning it would saved me hours... I have used this technique twice and it worked great!


Before I finish this post I will see if I can find it...


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jnke_KzeTI8&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Djnk e_KzeTI8

There it is.. Yay I found it

[Auntpiggylpn]

If you do Pinterest, do a search for quilt backs. Here is a link to my Pinterest board for quilt backs. Some are mine and some are inspiration for me. Got Your Back, Jack!!! (Quilt Backs that is!)

[New York Sue]

This was an awesome tutorial!
I used a modified version today, while spray basting.
So far, so good. (It's a 42" square baby quilt).
Although I jumped out of 'the ditch' a bit, I'm pleased with the results.
Every project, large or small, finds progression.
Practice makes perfect, right?

[yeeehawterri]

I'm not sure there is a "best", but there certainly are some "worst". I've used a variety of things for backs. Old sheets, cheap muslin (that's a worst!- the cheap 3.99/yd at Joanns), LQS fabric, kona muslin, flannel, and my overall favorite, Legacy Premium Muslin and yes, its from Joanns. I did buy some beautiful wide backing with butterflies this summer. Its a brushed cotton and I love it, but would be terribly warm for warmer months. For backs which are most frequently near your body, I'd stick with all cotton, use what you like and just stay away from the really cheap stuff, it won't hold up in the long run.

[Kgrammiecaz]

I like to treat the back the same as the front. Almost like a two sided quilt. I did make my parents photos quilts with plain backing but other than that I find a way to incorporate something of the front to the back.

I dont worry about where the quilting falls. I just quilt for the front and let the back be whatever it turns out to be

Of course I have not made very many quilts yet,so I may change these ways as I learn more. You never know

[auntiemern]

There are different qualities of muslin. There are some very good ones out there. I generally use extra wide backing fabric (which I have bought from here) for larger quilts. For smaller quilts, I use what trips my trigger and looks good with the front.

[New York Sue]

What' trips your trigger'?
I LOVE it!