My two cents worth :? is this. Most sheets have a much tighter weave than most of the fabrics we use for quilts and backing, so it is much harder to force a needle between the threads of the weave. Therefore, it is harder to hand sew, but easy to machine quilt. The sheet should wear better than the regular cottons that we piece with because it is a higher quality of fabric. Also, have any of you had trouble with the blended sheets (poly/cotton) pilling and balling up? You know, the little knots that get all over a fabric and makes you want to shave it or pick them off? That has been my experience, but sometimes I buy cheap sheets. Could be I get what I am paying for. :roll: