If that were my quilt and I planned to machine quilt it, I would go with a fancy big colorful print. Not only will it look nifty on both sides, but if your machine quilting is still a little shaky on the back--it will not standout like it would on a plainer backing.
But if I planned to hand quilt it, I'd go with a solid. After all that work, I want my stitches to show up!
Either way, I'd stay away from fabrics that have glitter on them--I worry that it may get into my machine--plus it feels kind of stiff to me. I've heard some people say they don't like to use batiks on back because they can be harder to quilt through. But I guess if you remember to change your needle now and then you'll be ok.
Cute quilt for sure!!

Shame on me! I was so busy looking at your cute quilt top that I only slimmed your question.
Fabric.com has a good selection of wide fabrics.
How big is this top?

marshalldrygoods.com has beautiful 108" cotton backings for $7.99 a yard, which is the best price I've seen anywhere.

There are also a lot of nice backings at thousandsofbolts.com

The top is very pretty!!

Beautiful quilt. Mybluebamboo.com has some nice wide fabrics.

On-line has some of the best fabric and prices I've seen. All of the suggestions noted normally have a nice selections and prices.
cute quilt top!
V.

My friend orders wide backings from fabric.com.
Don't forget to post another pic once your quilt is finished.

~Geraldine

This post was edited by day2day on Thu, Jul 11, 13 at 8:49

Also try backside fabrics.com. Just Google wide quilt fabric and you will find lots of retailers.

I like your top - very bright and cheerful! I like Anita's suggestion of a colorful print. Even if you can't find one in a wide width, if your quilt is 80" wide or less you'd only have one seam down the back.

Donna

Thanks so much for all the great suggestions! It is 74 x 116 I will be sure to post the finished product.....

Thanks so much for all of your suggestions! 74 x 116 is the size and I will be sure to post it when I am done.
Mary