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NanaCsews2 08-03-2011 08:36 PM


Originally Posted by Pam
Yikes!!! I know it is taboo, but thinking a king sized flat sheet at about $12 is looking pretty good to me, no shrinkage, no shifting. I know I am about to get kicked off here, and I really like the board. Oh well, let's see what happens.

Not understanding this at all. Shouldn't be using sheets as backing? I use them all the time. So, would I be kicked off too or what am I not getting?

justflyingin 08-03-2011 10:13 PM


Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
that's not being cheap -- it's thrifty & smart because sheets from the thrift shop have already done their shrinking!

I agree. I also buy almost everything at the used clothing store--except when I can get fabric from the states!

Pickles 08-03-2011 10:33 PM


Originally Posted by Pam
Yikes!!! I know it is taboo, but thinking a king sized flat sheet at about $12 is looking pretty good to me, no shrinkage, no shifting. I know I am about to get kicked off here, and I really like the board. Oh well, let's see what happens.

I agree with you :-D

wanda lou 08-03-2011 10:37 PM

wow thats alot of shrinkage.


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