Friend using Old sheet as backing
08-28-2017, 08:34 AM
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Thank you all. I will try to find an "AIf" sheet on line, as suggested. That's a good idea. I just hope she's not offended. She's a good person and doing her best with what she has, but also proud.
08-28-2017, 10:19 AM
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08-28-2017, 12:15 PM
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I'm thinking it might be a good idea to use a thin interfacing on the backing sheet before layering. I would have to look to be sure, but I think Pellon 99F is a good lightweight interfacing and not too expensive. Walmart probably carries it. Or use Misty Fuse to fuse a new sheet to the back of the Alf sheet. Both options require a little more money and an investment of time and effort, so it would depend on whether you would want to do it for her.
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08-28-2017, 03:13 PM
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Personally I would not use a sheet for a backing. I used one for a comforter years ago and it kept sliding off the bed.
Making quilts are time consuming and I only want to use good fabrics, etc.
Making quilts are time consuming and I only want to use good fabrics, etc.
08-29-2017, 03:50 AM
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You are very kind to help your friend out in this way. It's a coin toss really. But if it were me, I would ask her to hold the sheet up to the light and if she can see through it to read a newspaper as they say, then I would voice my opinion about backing it with another sheet altogether, or fuse one to it. Maybe if part of the "Alf" sheet isn't as worn as the other parts she can cut blocks or strips from it to fuse to another sheet for backing? I'm sure she will appreciate all of your honest opinions and help.
08-29-2017, 09:22 AM
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I concur with all the advice you have been given. Better to prepare her for how that sheet might not be sturdy enough than for her to do all the work only to have it fall apart. Pillowcases are a great alternative. If there is not much useable fabric, cut the good part for a cuff. I like the idea of finding another Alf alternative to offer her.
08-29-2017, 01:07 PM
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Grandma's do a lot of things but the old thin sheet might need a lot more than what Grandma can do-LATER. I would not want to be the Grandma when the thin sheet falls apart and the quilt must get a full repair. Use better materials first and only once to spare Grandma any future grief or heartache.
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