Bren

I havn't used a sheet yet but will check it out. Thanks.

Sew and Sew

My Walmart used to carry these sheets, but they stopped. I loved buying them there for my backs. They also stopped carrying fabric. And I stopped going.

TN Gal

I've always been told that it is a "no-no" to use sheets for backing quilts. I'm guessing it is because of the tight weave. I ALWAYS use good quality fabrics for my quilt backs....just like the quilt tops. But I do hope anyone using sheets for quilt backs finds it satisfactory!

teacherbailey

Newbies: It's a great deal but sheets are not for hand quilting!!! Beware!

teacherbailey

Watch out.....shrinkage was a problem for me with IKEA sheets. Not enough to matter with what I was doing, thankfully, but I bought a couple for quilt backings and they definitely shrunk......

QuiltNama

I use sheets on my longarm all the time. I just prefer nothing over 250 to 300 thread count. They are a lot of work to handquilt.

grammy17

I saw today 600 count 6 piece sheet sets- any size - for $20 and thought about buying a set. King size that is a lot of fabric and includes 4 pillowcases. Has anyone used that fabric as backing? Or on your bed?

karate lady

I use sheets someitimes too, but get them for just a few dollars at yard sales. . and a friend gave me about 6 sets with pillow cases she found at yard sales.

Janice Thompson

I use sheets for backing when they are on sale. I hand quilt and don't have any problems.

cflemx12

Wonder if the 200 count would be ok (or do they make those anymore)? Were these from Target 100% cotton? I have always been told to use 100% cotton on quilts? Is ths true, you quilters who have been at this a long time? When I making wall hangings I just use a solid color for the back, usually offwhite. No one sees it anyway....