Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
I just got a top twin sheet for the back of my quilt from class at walmart for $5! It matches my quilt top and will be plenty of yardage without having to seam it together. I'm so excited! The fabric content is 60% cotton 40% poly so maybe this is why everyone doesnt' do it? Untill I get more $ for fabric though this is what I will be doing :)
Recently I have been buying sheets at WM and using them for backing. They are 200 count and work very well as backing. As you say, no seaming and they are much cheaper than buying fabric. Certainly others wouldn't approve, but it works for me. Money is too tight. Good luck.