dorilou58

Hi,Im Dori and Im new here..I repurpose old clothing with bright colors for my quilts..I use white sheets as the backing after I wash them to bring out the contrast in the colors of my blocks...its nice to join you all here...Have a great week!!

applique

Some of our quilt artists use the drapery fabric for the back saying it helps hang straighter and flatter.

fabricfairy

I work for one of Austalias best bedding companies , so Have lots of goodies come in , some real bargains at times I can tell you I have whole quilts made from sheets ,use them all the time , but I always per- wash all sheets , they have a sizing in them and they sew better without it .
I say go for it .

Ann L

I use sheets all the time. I would hit the flea markets in Germany and pick up some nice old cotton sheets. They are so soft and make great backs or are good for piecing as well.

brookemarie19

This is great to know. I have always been told that this was a total no no, but now I think I might try it. Thanks for asking the question

Barbm

I go to estate sales, etc. with this purpose in mind. People usually pass them up. I always buy the ones still in the package. Got 6 of them this summer at $2.00 each. I have about 20 saved. Now for the time to make tops for them. :)

Adalia

I think sheets are a great idea. I have even used thermal, wool, and flannel blankets instead of batting- works great and saves money. Call it cheap--I call it "upcycling" or even "refashioning".

auntmag

Why not? It is your quilt.

FroggyinTexas

Hi, Dori. Welcome from N. Texas.

jody100

It is very difficult to hand quilt a quilt that has a sheet as the backing. However, I don't think it should be a problem in a quilt that is to be machine quilted.

Jody100