Backing fabric
10-16-2010, 05:30 AM
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No rules. However, it is much easier to use a low thread count otherwise it will be more difficult to quilt through.
Take a needle with you when you buy one (if you buy it) to make sure it needles ok. Even the sewing machine can act funny if the backing is more tightely woven. So a sharp needle may be needed to penetrate through the tight fabric. Back on the early days (1970's) it was recommended to get a muslin. Not sure they make those anymore. Muslin sheets would needle better than the percale.
Take a needle with you when you buy one (if you buy it) to make sure it needles ok. Even the sewing machine can act funny if the backing is more tightely woven. So a sharp needle may be needed to penetrate through the tight fabric. Back on the early days (1970's) it was recommended to get a muslin. Not sure they make those anymore. Muslin sheets would needle better than the percale.
10-16-2010, 07:08 PM
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I have a friend that buys old vintage table cloths for backings. They look wonderful! She picks them up for under 5 dollars. Until I get good I will stick with ways to practice my quilting with cheaper ways unless I am giving them away as gifts. I still look for quality, just a cheaper way to enjoy my hobby.
10-16-2010, 07:15 PM
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I do the same thing as I wait for wal mart to have thier closeout on each seasons colors and pick em up for next to nothing. You get 2 sheets for like 4 bucks I just undo the elastic and trim up the fitted shees for lap quilts and then unhem the flat sheets.
10-16-2010, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
if you are going to hand quilt you will want an inexpensive (loose-weave) sheet. the higher the thread count the harder it will be to hand quilt. that is the biggest reason that 'they say' do not use sheets is because the thread count is alot higher than quilting cottons and makes it difficult to get a needle through by hand, by machine sheets work fine. so, i would put together a small practice sandwich and try it out before committing to a whole quilt.
10-17-2010, 02:52 AM
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I have bought a 200 count cotton sheet,so I may after all machine quilt but I will do a practise hand quilt first----the sheets are so much cheaper than fabric!!!! That's here in England,suppose we can't have it all ways
Thank you for all your help
Thank you for all your help
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