Sheets for Backings $12 90x102 @Target!
09-04-2011, 05:22 PM
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Yes, that's what it was - 100% cotton.
Walmart had really cheap cotton/poly mixed sheets but I use only cotton in mine.
Walmart had really cheap cotton/poly mixed sheets but I use only cotton in mine.
Originally Posted by cflemx12
Wonder if the 200 count would be ok (or do they make those anymore)? Were these from Target 100% cotton? I have always been told to use 100% cotton on quilts? Is ths true, you quilters who have been at this a long time? When I making wall hangings I just use a solid color for the back, usually offwhite. No one sees it anyway....
09-04-2011, 05:31 PM
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I always take a look in the thrift stores....you have to really LOOK at it, but sometimes you find very nice sheets and most of the time they are 2.00 regardless of the size...the fitted ones will work but are more trouble, I prefer the flat ones, esp the king and queen size ones. Another thing to check is at the Dollar Store, look for napkins..they are usually 2 to a pack and good size, and often a lot of different colors (worth a look). If you are a hand quilter, you dont want to use sheets(hard on your hands), but for machine quilts they are fine.
09-04-2011, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by heyjami
Just got back from Target and bought 3 of the Queen flat sheets for $12 each. Perfect for quilt backings! 250-thread 100% cotton.
I realized that I did a great job creating a huge stash of 2 yd or less fabrics but had no good backing options.
I've been to Walmart and other places and this was the best deal hands down. Plus, the fabric is a good quality for the back of my quilts.
Just wanted to let you all know while they're still in stock. Red, Brown, Tan, White, Black colors.
I realized that I did a great job creating a huge stash of 2 yd or less fabrics but had no good backing options.
I've been to Walmart and other places and this was the best deal hands down. Plus, the fabric is a good quality for the back of my quilts.
Just wanted to let you all know while they're still in stock. Red, Brown, Tan, White, Black colors.
Take them home and wash the heck out of them, they work great.
09-04-2011, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by heyjami
Just got back from Target and bought 3 of the Queen flat sheets for $12 each. Perfect for quilt backings! 250-thread 100% cotton.
I realized that I did a great job creating a huge stash of 2 yd or less fabrics but had no good backing options.
I've been to Walmart and other places and this was the best deal hands down. Plus, the fabric is a good quality for the back of my quilts.
Just wanted to let you all know while they're still in stock. Red, Brown, Tan, White, Black colors.
I realized that I did a great job creating a huge stash of 2 yd or less fabrics but had no good backing options.
I've been to Walmart and other places and this was the best deal hands down. Plus, the fabric is a good quality for the back of my quilts.
Just wanted to let you all know while they're still in stock. Red, Brown, Tan, White, Black colors.
Take them home and wash the heck out of them, they work great.
09-04-2011, 06:51 PM
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Glad to know others are interested in using sheets for quilt backing. I also started reading that there were problems with quilting on sheets, and this caused me to hesitate using sheets; but I've always thought that it would be so nice looking to have the quilt backing match the sheets on the bed.
09-04-2011, 07:22 PM
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I am a hand quilter and I use sheets as backing on most of my quilts. I have quilts that I made 15 yrs ago and the back is wearing better than the front.
Although recently I found 108" muslin for backing at Walmart for $6.97 a yard.
Although recently I found 108" muslin for backing at Walmart for $6.97 a yard.
09-04-2011, 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the info about Taget sheets. I use sheets all the time and some of mine also come from thrift stores.I can't beat the prices when someone decides they don't a new set of sheets and donates them to a thrift store. Quilter Frug is thy name.
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09-04-2011, 07:36 PM
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I saw that backing! That's what made me pass on their sheets - plus I didn't like the hand-feel of the muslin (really important for anything that is part of my quilt).
I've been reading on the cotton.org website and it's interesting to me that muslin is a lower grade cotton than santeen or percale. So the sheets really should provide a superior wear.
I've been reading on the cotton.org website and it's interesting to me that muslin is a lower grade cotton than santeen or percale. So the sheets really should provide a superior wear.
Originally Posted by willis.debra
I am a hand quilter and I use sheets as backing on most of my quilts. I have quilts that I made 15 yrs ago and the back is wearing better than the front.
Although recently I found 108" muslin for backing at Walmart for $6.97 a yard.
Although recently I found 108" muslin for backing at Walmart for $6.97 a yard.
09-04-2011, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by myreda
How much for a King Size? I need a sheet to catch the overspray when I am spray basting. I'm going to check this out today. Thanks for the tip!
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