Sheets as fabric?
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I have seen a few people on here say they use sheets as quilting fabric.
Are there any reasons why you shouldn't?
I have the most fantastic sheet just sitting there - its never been used. Its fantastic quality - but I bought the wrong size. I always had the intention of selling it on ebay - because its designer kids manchester so I'd get a fair price for it. But it would actually be just fabulous in kids quilts. Its 100% cotton.
What do you guys think?
Are there any reasons why you shouldn't?
I have the most fantastic sheet just sitting there - its never been used. Its fantastic quality - but I bought the wrong size. I always had the intention of selling it on ebay - because its designer kids manchester so I'd get a fair price for it. But it would actually be just fabulous in kids quilts. Its 100% cotton.
What do you guys think?
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one of the reasons (traditionalists) say to not use sheets is because of the thread count- sheets tend to have a higher thread count than the fabrics we (normally) use for quilting- and can be a bit more difficult to stitch-
especially if hand piecing or quilting- but more and more people are using them- it is your project- you can use what ever you want- no one even needs to know it was a sheet-
but if you are going to do hand work- be prepared for it to be a little more difficult
especially if hand piecing or quilting- but more and more people are using them- it is your project- you can use what ever you want- no one even needs to know it was a sheet-
but if you are going to do hand work- be prepared for it to be a little more difficult
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