Natural Muslin Cotton Wideback Fabric 120" Per Yard is the widest natural cotton backing at Linda's — 120 inches of unbleached muslin, seamless coverage for even oversized kings, with the warm organic character of raw cotton.
Product Details
- Width: 120" — the widest backing in the store; covers oversized kings with overhang, zero seams
- Fabric: 100% unbleached natural cotton muslin — warm cream, plain weave
- King yardage: ~3.5–4 yards backs a standard king with longarm overhang
- Shrinkage: 3–5% first wash — higher than dyed quilting cottons; pre-wash strongly recommended
- Pairs with: Unbleached cotton battings (Warm & Natural, QD Natural, Hobbs Heirloom Natural)
- Best behind: Traditional, reproduction, and heirloom fronts — also the studio practice backing
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does 120" beat a 108" wideback?
- On kings — standard king tops run 100"–110", so 108" backing leaves almost no leader overhang. The 120" width guarantees working margin on every side of even generous kings.
- Why does muslin shrink more?
- Unbleached muslin hasn't been through the processing that pre-shrinks dyed quilting cottons — expect 3–5% and pre-wash before cutting, especially at king dimensions where 4% is nearly 5 inches.
- What bobbin on natural cream?
- 3002 Natural White Omni or 20001 Cream Glide — warm threads that match the unbleached tone rather than flashing bright white against it.
- Why do studios keep it as practice backing?
- It's the economical neutral for tension tests and design trials before committing a client's premium backing — wide enough to load exactly like the real job.
- Which quilts deserve it as the real backing?
- Reproduction and heirloom work — the unbleached cream is period-correct in a way dyed backings aren't, and the all-natural sandwich with unbleached batting breathes like an antique quilt.
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