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Old 05-23-2010, 08:00 AM
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I have used them, but not often. I machine quilt so they are not a problem for me. I just prefer fabric from my stash.
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Old 05-23-2010, 09:02 AM
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I've never used a sheet for the back but only because I don't have spare sheets! I need to start hitting the yard sales.
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Old 05-23-2010, 03:04 PM
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For over 20 years I have used sheets as backing. I love the solid colors and find it easy to match the colors of the quilt. I cannot get wide backing fabric locally. My choice is king size flat sheets.
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Old 05-23-2010, 03:12 PM
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My mom is a hand quilter and only uses sheets. She has been quilting forever and I have at least 10 of her quilts in my linen closet.

She loves to get sheets at garage sales, discount stores, etc. I do know she is very particular about the needle she used to hand quilt.

I haven't been brave enough to make a quilt large enough to need two pieces of fabric.
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Old 05-23-2010, 08:20 PM
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I have plans to use sheets as a filler and backing, I am doing Qt panel for five window curtains, each will be a different pattern, but useing some of the same fabric, I need to replace my curtain. I shall have fun doing this. Theresse
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Old 05-27-2010, 11:32 AM
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awesome ideas, thanks for sharing!
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