Laura1557

I've heard of using patterned sheets as whole-cloth quilt tops, too. Use a plain one for the backing and the main thing you're left with is the binding and batting.

JudyMN

Thank you to all who responded. I'll start looking for sheet sales soon. I imagine the sheet should be washed a few times before using.

Pickles

I have always used sheets cotton are flannel never a problem
with using them , I'd say go for it :D

JudyMN

I never thought of flannel. Could a flannel sheet be used as batting or just backing? Can flannel ever be used as batting?

Up North

I say if the brand of sheet you use gets little balls on it don't use it. I use main stay from Walmart and have used them for years and never had balling up so use the same ones for quilt backs.

JudyMN

The sheets I use right now don't get balls, but they wrinkle!

dsb38327

I have been saving my old flannel sheets and plan to use them as my 'middle' layer in the sandwich. I think it will work just fine and I don't have the heart to throw a flannel sheet away just because it is old. I am going to be old someday too and I don't want to be thrown away. :-) Seems the quilt will have good weight to it. I am anxious for answers from others who may have used them for batting already.

Lori S

Yes flannel makes a good batting f you want a thinner quilt. Just prewash flannel really shrinks.
I have also used pre washed flannel as a thin batting in a quilted jacket.

grannylou

I use flannel on the back of baby quilts but had not thought of using on a regular quilt. Makes sense though. I would especially want to use flannel for kids; they love the soft feel of the flannel. Thanks for sharing.

littlehud

I have never used one but it sounds like a good idea to me. I say go for it.