You brought up an interesting point, Bear in re to middle layer. Flannel would be thin but warm and, I THINK easy to quilt through if I go that route (unless someone tells me it's NOT easy.
In re to sheet, others have said not easy to quilt, BUT, it comes to mind I could use something as thin as batiste (do they still make it???) and make a summer quilt or a tiablecloth.
Guess I'm not understanding why birthing a quilt is so much of a hassle so I must be missing something (?????) It seems like you just have to sew around all the outside 3 1/2 sides, trim the corners and turn it.....right? or wrong? I don't know.....since it takes me 4 hours or longer to tape the backing to the floor, add the batting and crawl around the floor to baste it every 3" to 4" it HAS to be quicker (and easier on my old decrepit knees).....doesn't it?
It seems like it should end up pretty square when you turn it if you measured through the centers to get the measurement for your borders....right?
Taking all your advice and concerns as they come in.............
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