My very first "real" quilt was a king size I made when my husband and I married. What did I know from quilting. I used my crochet pieces and tatted pieces, and laces ribbons and trims and netting on the tops, lots of work, and then put a huge percale sheet on the back. The top was both machine and hand sewn, but because of its size, I hand quilted the thing. It was tough going, all lap-quilted. But it is gorgeous. It is still as beautiful today as it was in the begining. May I say it lasted longer than the marriage? And that I still have the QUILT!
Won't ever use a percale again. But I agree, the lower count all-cotton sheets are dreamy to quilt, especially if pre-washed.
Poor picture, long ago.