Originally Posted by quiltinghere
Wow - this is the first time I've read comments about using sheets for backing (and piecing) and only read GOOD comments about the sheets.
I've 'heard' some say the weave is different on the sheet making it more difficult to quilt (hand or machine).
Guess you ladies disagree. I'll have to try it myself to get an opinion (but I love yours...cause I've been picking up 100% cotton sheets at resale/garage sales lately.)
Thanks for your opinions!
I've not used sheets before, but I've not read any reasons why I shouldn't that persuaded me NOT to. I understand the philosophy behind the thread count and hand quilting. But, since I don't have to worry about hand quilting unless someone can give me a good reason why not to use them then one of my projects will incorporate a sheet backing. I've read lots of "I've been told not to" and "it's not a good idea". But, I tend to need concrete reasons WHY before I believe it. Yeah, I'm a rebel
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