Originally Posted by
MissQuilter
I use muslin squares, or maybe even old sheets. That way there is nothing to tear out and it is great with batting or without for a summer weight quilt. Just adding the back makes a nice, light cover. And the squares are on grain, so they stabilize the squares also.
I do the old sheet thing, also. I just use the parts of the sheets that are quite worn but have no holes. The edges of a fitted bottom sheet are not worn enough, and would add too much extra weight. I have a box for trash fabric that would work for this. Sometimes I find a bed ruffle at a thrift sale that is just the right weight.