If you are planning on having it long armed by someone else, check first as some will not use them, otherwise go ahead!

I use sheets a lot of the time, especially flannel. Had bought some in New York at a sheet outlet and they worok great for backs. cheaper and already to put on the back. I tie mine so no problem there.

I use sheets all the time and my LA'er friend has absolutely no problem with them. In fact she likes them as there's no seams to twist and her machine just powers through them. I machine quilt on my old Singer 201 or Janome 6500 and they don't complain either. Sheets wash and wear well and don't bleed. I can buy a flat queen sized sheet for less than $10 if I look and save my $ for the stuff I need to show on top of my quilt!

I am not a LAer so I am curious. Why don't they like to use sheet fabric. If their needle is the right size what difference does it make? Will watch for answer. Thanks.

I used a sheet once on one of the first quilts I made. It was difficult to hand quilt and I have never been happy with that quilt. It is stiff and does not drape like other quilts.

I've used them only once ... and saw no difference. They may be a bit "denser" but they wash well (of course) and lay flat.

For years women in our area bought two bed sheets, one in a design and one solid and tied them to make quilts. Tying them might be easier than hand quilting the set and they turn out perfect.

Carol J.

No higher than a 250 thread count, it makes quilting difficult, can cause skipped stitches, rips in fabric. Just a word of caution from someone who uses sheets for backings.

Because they dont want to buy several types of needles. The finer needles break easier and could jam up the machine, causing timing issues, repair costs. Those machine cost thousands and they dont like taking the chance.

Difficult for hand quilting.