I love using sheets.If they are 100% cotton.I do it all the time.It costs alot less too and we have to try and save money when we can.

just don't use a high thread count, like 800 or over, i've been told

my mom in law ( been hand quilting for many years, she is 72) uses only sheets as backing.. they dont give her any trouble that I know of.

also you can buy 108" or 116" wide fabric, then you do not have the seams and it only takes 3 or 3 1/2 yards for a backing, those sales are good too.

Sometimes I can find a flat sheet for really cheap at Marshalls, Homegoods or TJ MAX. The flat sheet seems is always the last to sell so good selection in the deep discount area.

I also use sheets. I get mine at Walmart and look for
their storebrand. They are very reasonably priced. I get the cheapest unless I want a decorator colored one. The thread count is about 200-300. They work fine for me.

Whilst you're looking through the sales, don't discard the duvet covers.

You might get a good bargain of lovely 100% cotton and two backing fabrics as a bonus.

Just have to cut round or open the seams.

Sheets are great but come with controversy. If you like the look, go for it. For myself I love to find fabric that suits the quilt and then I get two looks by turning the quilt over.

I use sheets all the time for my quilt backings. I stock up on King size flats when I find them on sale (often less than $10) Canadian for 100% cotton. I also use flannelette sheets for my warmer quilts and my kids think that they are especially cuddly. I like the King size ones because they are often only a couple of dollars more than the doubles and the extra fabric can be used to make pillowcases. Someday I may make an heirloon quilt and want matching fabric but for now co-ordinating sheets match my budget and the hard use kids put their quilts through.

Please tell me more about the 'flannelette'. Is that "flannel"? We use flannel sheets in the winter. I have wanted to use some flat flannel sheets for quilt backing because it seems it would be a snuggly quilt. I was concerned the flannel sheet might get fuzz balls and my quilt would be toast. I don't have a problem with fuzz balls on the flannel sheets I use on the bed. I don't know why I consider it a concern for the quilt backing. I do plan to give it a try but would love to benefit from your experience. Thanks...