AZ Jane

Wondering if the "percale" sheets are the problem? I remember they feel different??

ShirlinAZ

When my mother gave me her stash last year there were a couple of sheets in it that she had bought specifically for quilt backing - and she only hand quilted. I just finished the second quilt with those sheets and they worked beautifully for fmq on my dsm. They worked so well that I am going to brouse the bedding departments a lot more for sheets to use!

Morag

Since beginning my quilting journey 30years ago, I have been using sheets for machine quilting and for hand quilting.
Never had any problems. Just bought the mid range cost .......

kathyjg

I use old sheets a lot, both cotton and flannel ones. I always trim off the hems and put them in a basket because they make good bindings. Some sheets do not have hemming down the sides and you will find that those sides are usually salvage. If I am making a rag quilt then I will also cut off the salvages.

cowgirlquilter

I definitely a not an expert, but have used bed sheets for batting, and have not had any complaints. All my quilts are just for family, and I don't ever sell any, so that is my two cents worth.
I have never used them for backing.

jbj137

I use them all the time.
I hand quilt & have had no problem.

diamondee

​I could be wrong but I thought it was the old percale sheets that were heavier/thicker, hand quilting would be harder, so I think it is a story passed down. frankly I think ANY fabric is usable. Just remember that if it is a polyester sheet it will not shrink at the same rate as a pieced 100% cotton top. (for those of us that do not pre-wash fabric)

bobbiesboutique

Im no expert but I can say Ive used sheets and mine have pulled through But I have my standards for sheets they have to have that "feel" to them I guess others call it high stitch count and always 100% cotton. I have a Singer 9960 and she had no problem with the free motion, binding, etc. choose the right needle and know your machine I dont see any problems.

MNquiltlady

I use sheets all the time-I pick them up at garage sales-I have never had a problem with them-they are cheaper than fabric store material. Some times I'll use the sheet as pieces for the top of the quilt if it suits my color combo. Of course I always wash the sheet before using it, weather it is new or from a garage sale you never know where it has been even if they tell you it has been washed before they put it on the sale.

karate lady

go for the sheets. who cares what the quilt police say.........LOL