Using a bed sheet for backing
03-23-2010, 07:16 AM
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When I was a teenager, I used two flat sheets to make great comforters. I had to pry my husband's from his fingers this winter when it was so completely worn out that it wasn't even funny any more. I put two layers of batting between the sheets, and then tied them as you would any quilt. They lasted for decades.
03-23-2010, 07:34 AM
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We have an Ikea here, so I"ll have to check out the sheets. I've never considered using a sheet as a backing or in a quilt. But, I bet it would also work great used as foundation fabric for paper piecing. I've got several iron-on patterns needing foundation fabric. I've been very disappointed in the quality of muslin and didn't want to pay big bucks for fabric that wouldn't even see the light of day! A great excuse to run by Ikea:>
03-23-2010, 08:15 AM
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I used sheets when I first started hand quilting, didn't know not to. I didn't have any problems. I've been debating about using sheets again for the backing. I could not find single sheets. Does Target sell the singles or in sets? I usually pieced my backs.
This was a very informative thread.
This was a very informative thread.
03-23-2010, 08:31 AM
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Target carries them in singles all sizes and tons of colors. I was buying King size top sheets for $4 a pop.
I just bought one just to see if I liked the quality and after I compared it to the Kona cotton I was using I went back and bought all of the king size top sheets they had and another Target had. I think I spent around $250 so I am set up for a while. :mrgreen:
Billy
I just bought one just to see if I liked the quality and after I compared it to the Kona cotton I was using I went back and bought all of the king size top sheets they had and another Target had. I think I spent around $250 so I am set up for a while. :mrgreen:
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03-23-2010, 08:31 AM
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I'm wondering what the typical quilt store fabric thread count is? And if we can buy sheets similar in thread count, why would it be a bad idea? I understand too tight, or high thread count wouldn't be a good thing. But if the sheets are the same fabric quality and thread count as quilt store fabric, I see it as a win-win.
03-23-2010, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by butterjoy
I do that all the time! I also use old blankets for the middle if I cannot buy batting/matting (?) Yep, I am on disability cannot afford buying good stuff.
03-23-2010, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Shelley
BAD idea,with the exception of flannel sheets. The percale sheets have a weave that is so tight that when the needle pierces the fabric, it breaks the threads instead of going between them. You end up with holes in your fabric, which weakens it. You also have holds left if you have to re-do any stitches.
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