Sheets for Backings $12 90x102 @Target!
09-03-2011, 07:10 PM
#21
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I wait until the end of winter and buy up regular blankets on clearance. You can get king sized blankets for about $10. I just quilted up something with a micro plush blanket/ backing on my 6600. Came out great.
09-03-2011, 07:28 PM
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My MIL & SIL have a long arm and quilt with sheets alot. When they helped me quilt my first big quilt I used a sheet and they just told me I had to wash it first before we quilted it. It was easy to quilt and looked great.
09-04-2011, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by oksewglad
Originally Posted by ontheriver
i often use sheets for backing. I buy new and sometimes I find them at the thrift stores. My last quilt is backed with a sheet that was in pristine condition that I paid 1.00 for.
09-04-2011, 04:41 AM
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I am a LAQ and I will use a sheet with a low thread count. The high thread count is not good for a quilt back. You can also look for sheets that are muslin. They are out there. I recently got some lightly used sheets from a friend and they are muslin. Also remember to not cut the edges off, pull the stitches. Wash and press the seams flat. Your LAQ will appreciate it. Happy quilting
09-04-2011, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by myreda
How much for a King Size? I need a sheet to catch the overspray when I am spray basting. I'm going to check this out today. Thanks for the tip!
09-04-2011, 05:06 AM
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I am so glad you mentioned this, my son needs new curtains for his room. At 19 he is a little tired of the cartoons LOL. Since black is his favorite color, I told him I would make black curtains and using a sheet would be way cheaper.
09-04-2011, 05:15 AM
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Alex Anderson said to NEVER use sheets for backing if you are using good quality fabric in the front of your quilt. The difference in quality alone will make it NOT wear well. After going to all the work on the front, why skimp on the back. There are plenty of sales on fabric out there to pick up large chunks for backing and still keep the quality of your quilt top. Of course if you used really cheap fabric on the quilt top, then I guess it doesn't matter because the whole thing will not wear well over time.
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