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    Old 08-04-2011, 08:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by KyKat
    I will be hand quilting this one. Apparently it makes a difference. Maybe a lower thread count would be better for hand quilting, but then would it make bally-things? That would ruin a whole lot of hard work.
    The "bally-things" come from the polyester in sheets/fabric. So an all cotton sheet and you should not have that problem!
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    Old 08-04-2011, 08:47 PM
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    I use sheets all the time for quilts I make for family. For the children I usually try to use a flannel sheet, makes it softer. For me it is less expensive to go to walmart and buy a sheet than to buy fabric.
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    ditto
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    Old 08-04-2011, 11:18 PM
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    I have used a sheet before when I tied a quilt. The next quilt I make I think I will cut in half and use it, since I have to quilt it in half anyway (since my machine throat isn't wide enough). That way I will know I have enough fabric and it may be cheaper.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 01:36 AM
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    Sheets work well for me. I love it that there isn't a seam on the back. I usually look for 100% cotton sheets.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 01:45 AM
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    I use sheets for backings on any quilt I'm not hand quilting. I've tried hand quilting with sheets, it's possible but more difficult. Sheets are really nice though, I use them a lot for most of my projects.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 02:42 AM
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    Don't use a sheet that is says sateen - does not matter of the thread count if it has sateen...it will Pill!!! Use 100 percent cotton. I find I have to really read the package becuase many have sateen hidden on it somewhere. I have not used a sheet yet for backing but may use a flannel sheet in the future. I find I replace sheets once a year on the bed so a bit nervous that they will not last as long on the quilt. I do not buy cheap sheets and they still do not last. Flannel sheets may be good for a baby blanket since they quicky out grow them.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 04:18 AM
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    yes I have used sheets for backing- I recently got a 100% cotton King size sheet at the thrift shop. It was yellow ticket day-50% off so I paid $1.50. Thread count is 250-300 and it is so soft. Will work great for the scrappy quilted tablecloth I am making.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 04:41 AM
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    I go to Walmart and buy the less expensive sheets for backing. I am hand quilting one right now with no problem.
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    Old 08-05-2011, 05:20 AM
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    Sheets are wonderful. Use them frequently because of the cost and the fact there are not any seams.
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