Sheets for backing?
#21
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: chicago, IL
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While cleaning out the house at my Aunt's, I found several King size flat sheets. They had a King size water bed. I have used 2 of them so far on donation quilts. One was a solid blue the other was a funky blue/green print from the 70's that worked perfect with the bright funky top.
No problem with the tension, and these sheets were super soft from many washings.
No problem with the tension, and these sheets were super soft from many washings.
#25
My mother, grandmother and great grandmothers all use(d) sheets for backing. I have only done 5 quilts, but have used sheets on 3 and fleece on two...but I hand quilt using a lap frame. We try to use 300tct to 400tct, Mom says anything higher is TUFF on the fingers. 300tct does not pill, feels nice on the skin and launders really well.
Walmart has great economy priced sheets in great colors and some have come from the thrift shops...lots of Martha Stewart flat sheets and Better Homes and Gardens.
Walmart has great economy priced sheets in great colors and some have come from the thrift shops...lots of Martha Stewart flat sheets and Better Homes and Gardens.
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kentucky - Live in Iowa
Posts: 1,168
I use sheets most of the time. I quilt my own quilts (I have a hobby quilting frame) . I have never had a problem. I like your colors. Sometimes you can match a quilt back a lot easier with sheets.
#30
I'm a new quilter, but all I've ever used are sheets for the backing. I took the first quilt to the quilt shop to be longarmed, and they told me no problem in using sheets up to 50/50 cotton/poly. I buy most of mine from thrift stores for $1-3. each depending on size. Can't beat the price.
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