I use flannel for backing and also use it for batting.

I have used fleece on the back of a baby quilt. No batting. Just quilt the 2 together.

Flannelette is the same thing as flannel. In Canada the two terms are almost interchangeable. Flannelette tends to be sold as yardage which is fine for quilt backings but would have to be seamed. I haven't had a huge problem with flannel sheets pilling or shrinking. The heavier Ibex ones (they have coloured stripes on both ends and are a creamy colour) are especially thick and long wearing. Just be sure to check the weave (loose, light or sleezy is not good)and prewash if you don't like the crinkled look in your top. I've had quilts with flannel backings stand up really well to repeated washings. They also tend to not slide off your bed as easily. Flannel sheets are also fine for quilt battings but make a much flatter quilt.

I have used sheets for backing. I like the fact it's one big piece. Have quilted on my machine with no problems. My Aunt made me a king size quilt out of polyester fabric with a printed sheet for the back. All hand quilted. It's beautiful and still holding up 25 years later. I can never see me doing something like that. I would never give this quilt up for anything. I like the polyester!

I use sheets all the time. You are right it is cheeper than buying yards and yards of material.

It's your quilt! You can do whatever you want to do!! :wink:

I use a crib sheet as backings for baby quilts. Since the crib sheets I use usually match the decor of the room, I also buy a second sheet and fussy cut pieces of it to use on the front of the quilt. This makes for an extremely unique baby quilt that matches the room perfectly. I've never tried to use one as a backing for a larger quilt but will try it on a future project.

I have used sheets many times. Don't use the microfiber ones though...they stretch

Target just had a sheet sale. I got some queen size quilts for $10.00. They are 250 thread count.

Mistake queen size sheets. Should read my reply efore sending.