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Old 09-04-2011, 07:36 PM
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heyjami
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I saw that backing! That's what made me pass on their sheets - plus I didn't like the hand-feel of the muslin (really important for anything that is part of my quilt).

I've been reading on the cotton.org website and it's interesting to me that muslin is a lower grade cotton than santeen or percale. So the sheets really should provide a superior wear.

Originally Posted by willis.debra
I am a hand quilter and I use sheets as backing on most of my quilts. I have quilts that I made 15 yrs ago and the back is wearing better than the front.
Although recently I found 108" muslin for backing at Walmart for $6.97 a yard.
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