Do you use sheets for backing?
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yES I do. I like IKEA cotton sheets best but I don't have a store close & they aren't available on line. At the store you can get a single flat sheet-any size- & last time I was there, a lrg. was $13.00 I also go to thrift stores & look for ones in good shape. I also get some from family members & garage sales. Walmart's have changed & are crappy....so I don't use them anymore.
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I've used sheets, used and new, when the quilt will be machine quilted.
Did one years ago that I was hand quilting - what a nightmare - come to think of it, probably what brought on my carpal tunnel.
Did one years ago that I was hand quilting - what a nightmare - come to think of it, probably what brought on my carpal tunnel.
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I'm new to quilting, and have made several quilts. Each one had a different backing: used sheet; bleached muslin (pieced); fabric pieced together & 108" wide fabric (purchased on-line). I either machine quilted them or handquilted. They all turned out ok. No one complained/commented on what I used as backing. **Some people have told me to never use a sheet. But I couldn't get a good reason from them as to why not.
Have about decided quilting is a lot about expressing ourselves and enjoying the process. Whatever works for us, should be good enough.
Have about decided quilting is a lot about expressing ourselves and enjoying the process. Whatever works for us, should be good enough.
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I will use sheets on some of my donation quilts...I have 3 nice ones that I rescued from my Aunt and Uncle's home before they were torn up for rags. They are King sized...and a very nice quality. My cousin is of the mind that if they don't have a bed that size anymore, they don't need the sheets...so he started tearing them up for rags for the car.
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I'm new to quilting, and have made several quilts. Each one had a different backing: used sheet; bleached muslin (pieced); fabric pieced together & 108" wide fabric (purchased on-line). I either machine quilted them or handquilted. They all turned out ok. No one complained/commented on what I used as backing. **Some people have told me to never use a sheet. But I couldn't get a good reason from them as to why not.
Have about decided quilting is a lot about expressing ourselves and enjoying the process. Whatever works for us, should be good enough.![Cool](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/cool.png)
Have about decided quilting is a lot about expressing ourselves and enjoying the process. Whatever works for us, should be good enough.
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I'm new to quilting, and have made several quilts. Each one had a different backing: used sheet; bleached muslin (pieced); fabric pieced together & 108" wide fabric (purchased on-line). I either machine quilted them or handquilted. They all turned out ok. No one complained/commented on what I used as backing. **Some people have told me to never use a sheet. But I couldn't get a good reason from them as to why not.
Have about decided quilting is a lot about expressing ourselves and enjoying the process. Whatever works for us, should be good enough.![Cool](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/cool.png)
Have about decided quilting is a lot about expressing ourselves and enjoying the process. Whatever works for us, should be good enough.
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