There are certainly many opinions on using sheets! I think some of you are a little hard on echobluff. She made it clear at the beginning to not take her comments the wrong way. We are each allowed to make quilts our own way, thankfully! I have to vote that I love the 100% cotton (or wool) feels and to me, quilts are made to help the user feel good! Poly batting makes one sweaty and much stiffer than cotton but if that is the look you like, go for it. I think she was simply saying or trying to share with you that there is the softness advantage of using everything cotton. If we get so cranky, we will start sounding like the "crabby church basement ladies"!!!!!!!! I had always heard what she said about the thread too and had not heard the "Superior" info so that is great someone shared that message. PS If you use a 40% or 50% coupon for your backing purchase, it makes a big difference too or watch for good online sales.