Old 09-22-2008, 03:00 AM
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june6995
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When all else fails, use a bed sheet!

I make charity quilts and buy used sheets at Thrift stores. It saves a lot of money and does not need piecing. Used sheets are most often soft from repeated washing and work well to give a nice soft backing to the quilt.

Those who are making "heirloom" quilts don't like this idea, but I find they extend my budget and saves time in piecing.

I also have used the 108 inch backing on big quilts when a good sheet in the appropriate color cannot be found.

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