Originally Posted by
maminstl
I've used nice cotton sheets as "fabric" quilts, clothing, whatever. I haunt the thrift shops and pay a few dollars for them. I am making items to be used until they're used up, so if the color and quality are what I want it's all good.
Yes, I have started a collection of the nicer ones I can find. I have a few lovely Pottery Barn top sheets, and some other high end ones. I know people say you must use the lower thread count sheets due to difficulty when quilting them, but I can't take cheap sheets on my skin. The feel is just as important to me as the look, and since I will quilt them myself, I will have to deal with that myself.
Just unsure of shrinkage variable when mixed with other fabrics. But if it became an issue, I would just avoid using my pre-cuts and go to my yardage stash (which is sizable) and wash and dry it first to try and avoid any access shrinkage with the prints.
As far as how well they will wear, I just can't help think that sheets have to stand up to regular washings, which quilts usually aren't subjected to on such a regular bases. But this is all supposition on my part and that's why I asked the question.