I have read that some use sheets as backing on their quilts.My question is what thread count do you use?With the cost of cotton going up I thought this would be a great way to save a little.I love all the quilts you all make and post.This is my favorite site.I look forward to it everyday.Thanks so muck for your help.

Good question, I'd like to know about this, too!

To me this is a personal choice.. I LOVE FLANNEL so I use flannel sheets in whatever shade I am feeling for the moment. I have used cotton sheets and once again whatever felt good.

Remember this is my opinion ... you will gets lots here!

To be honest, I dont look at thread count. LOL, I guess I look at price, as I have to be thrifty, and I check the clearence racks. Maybe I have been lucky, havent had a ny problems yet.

I have used all types even egyptian cotton for my bed. :-)

I don't look at the thread count either. Check out the thrift shops for sheets. Sometimes you can get a king sheet for $2.00 that's still in great condition.

I use 200 thread count sheets

I use all kinds. But, if I am buying it new from the store, I buy the 200 or 250. I have used flannel sheets and also some vintage and used sheets. Even percale or cotton-poly.

Use what you are comfortable with.

I think you want to stay away from high thread count sheets, as they are harder to both machine quilt and hand quilt. You probably want to pre-shrink sheets also, before using as quilt backing.

do you use printed or solid colors? i think this is really a good idea and may have to try it.