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    Old 01-20-2011, 08:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by judykay
    Would flannel sheets work for rag quilts?
    I sure hope so. I bought one at a consignment shop to use as the middle layer in a flannel rag quilt. Figured it had been washed enough times that it would not shrink and it's a little heavier than using flannel from a bolt.---cheaper, too!
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    Old 01-20-2011, 09:50 AM
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    My handquilter did not like for me to use sheets. Too difficult to quilt. If I did want to use it she suggested loose weave (cheaper sheets)
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    Old 01-20-2011, 10:13 AM
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    Wow, I am glad you asked this question.....I have always wondered whether sheets could be used for backing.....thanks for all the helpful replies.....I love this site! suz
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    Old 01-20-2011, 10:27 AM
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    I had heard other quilters used sheets. Used one of WM 100% cotton flat sheets on my last quilt, it worked really well, quilted easily. I will use them more often now.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 10:58 AM
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    beautiful quilt thanks for sharing your info on using sheets for backing
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:01 AM
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    I've used sheets for backing...with no problems.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:10 AM
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    hi lynn my name is lavada and i just joined so thaks for your info on using sheets for backing
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    Old 01-20-2011, 11:31 AM
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    I love using sheets for backing. I get them from garage sales and thrift stores and this makes them much less expensive than buying yardage at the LQS.

    I also love the idea of using the leftover sheet material for a matching pillowcase! Will have to keep this in mind for my next quilt project.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 01:38 PM
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    I have used both cotton and blends. I also bought some vintage white sheets from an estate sale. They are very high quality yet super soft. I have really enjoyed using them. I agree with the post about how our Grandma's quilted. I did so after remembering the nights spent sleeping in a cast iron bed under a soft quilt made of old clothing scraps. Recently I splurged on some expensive watercolor fabric for a quilt backing and now have buyers remorse. It is just too heavy for my liking. Live and learn.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 05:26 PM
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    Sorry! Yuk, don't use sheets at all. Quilt backing comes in asst.sizes and many colors. From 45" to 120" at the cost of the same or lesser then many 45"quilting fabrics.
    If you have trouble finding them call Mother Originals Quilt Shop 1-218-568-6924! You will be so pleased!
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