Why not use sheets for quilt backs?
#21
I just finished a quilt top and from the beginning I planned to use a sheet. When I mentioned this to the LQS owner she was very discouraging. Said she'd rather see me use muslin than a sheet. Hmmmm. Glad this thread came up - I'm going to go with the sheet. I've heard that the sheet will not last as well, will fade, etc, but the quilt I made is for lovin' not for an heirloom and we're going to love with a sheet.
I don't think she was just trying to sell her muslin - this is a small town and I've knew the lady years before she opened this shop.
I don't think she was just trying to sell her muslin - this is a small town and I've knew the lady years before she opened this shop.
#23
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Originally Posted by wolfkitty
I was told the higher density of the fabric makes if difficult to do the actual quilting, especially by hand. That said, I have used a sheet for backing. The less expensive sheets are not as dense.
#24
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Location: La Quinta, CA
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I usually use sheets, they work just fine for quilting with my Tin Lizzie. I often find them in thrift shops, I wash them before bringing them into the house (fear of bed bugs).
You can't beat the price and sheets are made with long lasting fabric. I do prefer the 100% cotton but I've used good quality cotton blends too.
You can't beat the price and sheets are made with long lasting fabric. I do prefer the 100% cotton but I've used good quality cotton blends too.
#26
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I've used sheets many times and my grandmother loved them for her quilts once the printed ones came out - she would give a set of sheets to match the backing as part of the gift. I still use a couple of hers and they were gifts in the 1950's
#27
Originally Posted by ckcowl
it used to be frowned on to use sheets, mainly because of the tighter weave it is very difficult to hand stitch (quilt) them. now that it is more accepted to machine quilt more and more people are taking advantage of using sheets. the 'purist' and the quilt police will still frown, but, use what you want, it is your quilt.
#30
I've intentionally bought 'on sale' flat sheets to use for future quilt backs and have also gotten some from thrift shops or yard sales. The 'used' ones are so nice and soft! I just make sure they don't have thin spots...but those are usually on the fitted sheet anyway, not the flat sheet.
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