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Old 03-17-2011, 04:09 AM
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Just curious???? Does anyone go to Goodwill's or Second hand stores and pick up cotton sheets or flannel sheets to use for quilting????
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:11 AM
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I use them for backing, can't beat getting sheets for 2 bucks!
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:15 AM
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I use sheets for backing most of the time.Never had a problem with them.
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:23 AM
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Yes, I do for the backing. Most of the ones I find are white or solids.
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:24 AM
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I use them mostly for backing, but have used for background fab before.
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:28 AM
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I don't really use sheets or flannel that much for quilts but I do buy a lot of fabric scraps and sewing notions at Goodwill. I have found lots of misc. parts and feet for my sewing machines there!
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:38 AM
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yes I do..I use them for both..
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:39 AM
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Sometimes I pick up cotton blankets or flannel sheets for batting.
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:45 AM
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I sure do. I use them for backing on my quilts. You can get some really cute ones for next to nothing.
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Old 03-17-2011, 01:26 PM
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I do! :)

I love to find the novelty sheets for kids quilts, especially the vintage ones. I have used these for fronts and backs. I also love the vintage floral sheets. I have made a few quilts from these, as well.
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