sheets for backing
#21
Originally Posted by quilticing
Pilling is why I don't use them. I use up my cheaper fabrics for backings.
BTW I use sheets all the time, especially for Project Linus quilts as they get laundered so much more than normal quilts and bedding is made for that.
#22
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Thank you CKCOWL:
Your explaination of using sheets is right on. I too use the cotton flat sheets from WalMart. The Walmart near me has a great color selection. I use the flat sheet measurements to size my quilts. Then I am confident it will fit nicely on the bed.
The lady who does my LA quilting never complains about the sheets.
For Quilts for Kids I can back two quilts with one WalMart twin sheet for $5.00. Can't beat that bargain!
Your explaination of using sheets is right on. I too use the cotton flat sheets from WalMart. The Walmart near me has a great color selection. I use the flat sheet measurements to size my quilts. Then I am confident it will fit nicely on the bed.
The lady who does my LA quilting never complains about the sheets.
For Quilts for Kids I can back two quilts with one WalMart twin sheet for $5.00. Can't beat that bargain!
#24
I never even thought about that - but have notice that there is pilling my sheets that are 200 thread count after multiple washings. I usually use inexpensive flannel for something that is going on a bed so it doesn't slide off and is 'snuggly'.
#28
Originally Posted by true4uca
I think I want to use a sheet as backing for a quilt. Today at Walmart I looked, didn't have much of a selection. They had just 200 thread count, seems pretty thin to me, on clearence for $15 for a queen. What should I be looking for.
8-)
#29
The other tip I would point out, I did post it somewhere else forgot where duh, you can get 14 yards of binding, yep 14 from one pillowcase! So when doing scrappy's or charity quilts remember those pillowcases lying in your airing cupboard or charity shops :thumbup:
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