I use Walmart 200 count sheets a lot of the time for backing. They are inexpensive, hand quilt beautifully and are very durable. I also use the trimmed off ends for pieces in scrap quilts and they work just fine. Being on a fixed income, some of the criteria for my quilts are to be as inexpensive as possible as well as durable and pretty when finished. Never had any of the recipients complain about the fabric that I chose for their gift.