twinkie

I have used sheets many times. Even some that I have bought at yard sales. I am on a limited budget so I have to buy what I can afford. The few that I have had done by a LAQ, have never seemed to cause her a problem. Go for it.

brenwalt

I was given a partially quilted quilt to finish for a person and it already had a sheet as the backing. I machine quilted it on my domestic machine without any problem. Others are correct about the tight weave of sheeting. Would be very difficult to hand quilt but I didn't notice any problem with my domestic machine. Good luck and I'm certain you will be pleased with the results.

MargeD

I have used sheets on occasion, if they were all or at least 80% cotton. Since I only machine quilt, it wasn't a problem, however, I've heard that it's different for hand quilters. I've learned that there are no"rules" in quilting, so if there are no rules you can't break any of them. LOL

sewnut

I have a couple of times and it worked fine. your quilt is gorgeous!

GABBYABBY

Yes, you can use sheets for the back of your quilts and you can also cut them up to use with
other material for your quilt tops too. I buy the cheaper flat sheets so the thread count will
be lower and is better to sew on your machines. Try it, you will love it!!!

G'ma Kay

I have used sheets, not new ones, but many times washed ones. I find that when I buy a sheet set, the bottom sheet wears out much faster, due to my rough heels, mostly. So the top sheets get washed plenty, but I don't find they are stained or faded with wear like the bottom sheet. I have used the 300 tc after being washed with no problems on my machine. I don't think I would ever use a new one because I feel it would be too dense.

lbc

Great job. Colors are perfect. Hope the sheet works for you.

topstitch

as long as the thread count is low, 300 or lower, it will be unlikely that you will have a problem quilting a quilt with a sheet backing. At least I find it so on my LA.

wordpaintervs

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I just love what you made there. Of course I love pink, lavender, reds and blue. This blue is perfect. You did a wonderful job. Love everything about it. Thanks so much for sharing this with me. It is terrific. Gee....bet you can't tell I really like what you did.

Did you see the gorgeous quilt Rose made and sent to me for Christmas. What a wonderful surprise. First time I ever had a bed quilt of my very own. She is such a sweet lady.

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wildyard

I say yes, full steam ahead on the sheet issue, I too use them successfully all the time.
I say wow what an awesome job on your quilt! Isn't it fun to do something without a pattern and just wing it? And just to add, I really like that you used two different whites in your quilt center. I think the little bit of difference adds a special note of interest.