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Old 01-19-2011, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by davidwent
If you decide to use sheets before you go drop the bucks at walmart check salvation army and goodwill stores I have gotten many sheets there usually for under two bucks. I always wash them before using
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Good idea, thanks.
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Old 01-20-2011, 03:17 AM
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I haven't been able to find 100% cotton at Wallmart, but they have them at Target, not a lot of colors, but they are super soft.
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Old 01-20-2011, 03:54 AM
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I agree! I'm just finishing one with a flannel sheet used as the backing. Easy and feels great.
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Old 01-20-2011, 04:28 AM
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I have always used sheets for my backing. I buy them at Walmart.
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Old 01-20-2011, 04:38 AM
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could some of you post some pics of your quilts with sheets as backing? I am not sure i've seen this and would like to see what it looks like. sounds like it'd be a much cheaper way to back quilts! I think a flannel sheet would be so cozy to use! thanks!!
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Old 01-20-2011, 04:47 AM
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Sheets can sometimes be hard to handquilt.
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Old 01-20-2011, 04:56 AM
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I usually use cotton, but have used blends. I always back with sheets.
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Old 01-20-2011, 05:31 AM
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look at thrift for good sheets even you can find new ones sometime and thats what i use for my backings
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Old 01-20-2011, 05:36 AM
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I've used both with no problems. Those I've used weren't pre-washed and they didn't shrink.
A word of caution - it's a nightmare to hand quilt them - sheets are very closely woven.
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Old 01-20-2011, 05:56 AM
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not a full pic of the back put partial this is just a white sheet.
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