Using a bed sheet for backing
03-24-2010, 07:39 AM
#71
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Target carries them in singles all sizes and tons of colors. I was buying King size top sheets for $4 a pop.
I just bought one just to see if I liked the quality and after I compared it to the Kona cotton I was using I went back and bought all of the king size top sheets they had and another Target had. I think I spent around $250 so I am set up for a while. :mrgreen:
Billy
I just bought one just to see if I liked the quality and after I compared it to the Kona cotton I was using I went back and bought all of the king size top sheets they had and another Target had. I think I spent around $250 so I am set up for a while. :mrgreen:
Billy
Billy,
After you wash the finished quilt, you'll LOVE the feel of it even more! :D
03-24-2010, 08:14 AM
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I have not done that many quilts but I just bought two sheet to try..They are good all cotton sheets.. After washing them they are so soft..hope they do good. I got them at a store called Dirt Cheap for $3.00 each..Full size. we will see??
03-24-2010, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by butterjoy
I do that all the time! I also use old blankets for the middle if I cannot buy batting/matting (?) Yep, I am on disability cannot afford buying good stuff.
03-24-2010, 11:48 AM
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My grandmother who hand pieced and hand quilted tiny little stitches always liked using sheets for backing. She really liked to have a crisp white back on her quilts without seams. She never complained, but since she was on SS, I'm sure she bought the cheap ones with a looser weave. I have a quilt she made for me which she died the sheet brown and it has been just fine for 25 years.
03-24-2010, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by judyq
I agree, penski... I always learn new things after visiting these topics. I don't have access to a lot of wide width fabric choices so I always have to cut mine and sew them together creating a seam across the middle of the back. Plus, trying to get that seam in the middle of the top is a pain. I'm definitely going to try a sheet. There are so many more color choices and I'll watch for the 200 thread count. Thank you so much for dicussing this topic! I can see $savings$ written all over my next quilt! :o)
03-24-2010, 03:51 PM
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When my kids were little and money was very tight, I made quilts for the kids with sheets for backing. They are still around, and still looking good. I haven't used them for a very long time, but I think I will give them a try again. The flannel sheets sound like a really good idea! Thanks for bringing this subject up! I really learned a lot from you all, as usual!!!
03-24-2010, 05:30 PM
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I have to wait, but when my hubby gets paid again. I will go see if target has cheap sheets, or the good will.so I can get one. Penny p.s. the quilt is beautiful and thank you everyone for such wonderful advice.
03-25-2010, 02:00 PM
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I buy flat sheets at Wal Mart and use for backing. I do hand quilting and haven't had any problems. I used to buy fabric and had to have a seam sewn to make it large enough. I much perfer using the sheets. I don't know about other places, but I do not have to buy the fitted sheet, just the flat one. I plan to continue using the flat sheets for all my quilts in the future.
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