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    Old 08-11-2011, 08:09 AM
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    Does anyone use old sheets for charity quilts..I know Project Linus is very picky but how about other uses? I have been given some children's flannel sheets and want to use them for the backs of the quilts I give to police and fire departments...
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    Old 08-11-2011, 08:49 AM
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    I've used them!!
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    Old 08-11-2011, 10:04 AM
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    I use them whenever I have them.
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    Old 08-11-2011, 10:13 AM
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    I am a chapter coordinator for Project Linus and we use old sheets. So long as the sheet is clean, smoke-free and no holes, we use them. If there are holes, we use them for the weighted blankets. We have even used good, clean mattress pads for batting, too. It works and works well.
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    as long as they are in good shape I do...... I use what I have, traditional or not....
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    Old 08-11-2011, 10:21 AM
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    Originally Posted by kathidahl
    Does anyone use old sheets for charity quilts..
    They MUST look nearly new. Then, yes.
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    Old 08-11-2011, 11:59 AM
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    Yes if they are in good shape
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    Old 08-11-2011, 01:33 PM
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    I prefer to buy new sheet on sale for donated quilts. I use the old ones for projects like pot holders, etc.
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    Old 08-11-2011, 01:35 PM
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    Yes, I have. Quilts for Kids wants new only, but our local quilt outreach uses clean sheets.
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