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Old 03-07-2010, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mom-6
Don't forget to check the clearance aisle at Wal-Mart. Got a burgandy 200 thread count twin size flat sheet for $2 and a king size (108x102)dk taupe one for $7 last night. Was hoping the green one they had was also a king or at least a queen, but it was a full size fitted sheet...wouldn't work for the back of my queen/king quilt.
I don't recommend using sheets for quilt backs. The thread count is too high. Makes quilting much more difficult. The needle doesn't pass through the threads like in quilting fabric. It punctures and breaks the threads. Sheets are fine for duvet covers.
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