Hi,Im Dori and Im new here..I repurpose old clothing with bright colors for my quilts..I use white sheets as the backing after I wash them to bring out the contrast in the colors of my blocks...its nice to join you all here...Have a great week!!
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Originally Posted by Sewingyankee
I have not thought to use sheets, but I buy new 100% cotton home dec fabric at yard sales. Wash, dry, iron, use. This past week I bought about $100.00 worth for $5.00. I have done this for years. They look great and add extra warmth.
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I work for one of Austalias best bedding companies , so Have lots of goodies come in , some real bargains at times I can tell you I have whole quilts made from sheets ,use them all the time , but I always per- wash all sheets , they have a sizing in them and they sew better without it .
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I use sheets all the time. I would hit the flea markets in Germany and pick up some nice old cotton sheets. They are so soft and make great backs or are good for piecing as well.
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This is great to know. I have always been told that this was a total no no, but now I think I might try it. Thanks for asking the question
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I go to estate sales, etc. with this purpose in mind. People usually pass them up. I always buy the ones still in the package. Got 6 of them this summer at $2.00 each. I have about 20 saved. Now for the time to make tops for them. :)
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I think sheets are a great idea. I have even used thermal, wool, and flannel blankets instead of batting- works great and saves money. Call it cheap--I call it "upcycling" or even "refashioning".
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Why not? It is your quilt.
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Hi, Dori. Welcome from N. Texas.
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It is very difficult to hand quilt a quilt that has a sheet as the backing. However, I don't think it should be a problem in a quilt that is to be machine quilted.
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