Originally Posted by Loretta
I have used OLD sheets for quilt backings and they work well. The thread count was fairly high, but the sheets had been washed a lot over a 10 year period. They get a lot softer after repeated washings. Now I look for them in thrift stores.
old sheets are good because the threads have worn thinner. even though
they started thicker, they are thinner now, leaving places for the needle to travel through. make sure they aren't TOO worn or they will wear out altogether.