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From: tydymom
Date: 07-29-2004, 04:38 PM (1 of 7)
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I have an Olympic Queen sized bed and it is difficult to find sheets to fit. When I do find them they are outrageously expensive! I would like to try making some sheets but I'm not sure what the best kind of fabric to use would be. I know I need it as wide as I can get it, preferrably 110". Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! 
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User: tydymom
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 2 
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-29-2004, 06:29 PM (2 of 7)
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Hello and welcome to Sew-What's-New I have a site here that has nice illustrations to make a fitted sheet, hope it helps out. http://www.alternative-windows.com/fitted-sheet.htm |
User: joannequilts
Member since: 12-22-2000 Total posts: 3070 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-30-2004, 12:43 PM (3 of 7)
Hancock's carries a line of fabrics that are as wide as this.. I think it is 100 % cotton... Solid colors only, I believe.. I looked at some for a quilt backing so as not to have a seam..
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: paroper
Date: 07-30-2004, 04:44 PM (4 of 7)
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Muslin is often sold that wide. Also there is a line of fabrics called sheeting. I don't know about the thread counts in this fabric though.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 07-30-2004, 05:09 PM (5 of 7)
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www.equilter.com has some wide printed fabric. I don't know what you were looking for as a price per yard. Here's a link to their wide printed backing: http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=265&sid=31U9Hz0-f0A9DAT-06104029569.91 I bought a paisley backing for my basketweave quilt. It's very nice, smooth fabric. Jessica photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: tydymom
Date: 07-30-2004, 06:28 PM (6 of 7)
Thanks for the replies! I tried equilter.com an I think I'll be able to find what I want there. Wish me luck!! 
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User: tydymom
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 2
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 07-30-2004, 07:27 PM (7 of 7)
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Good luck! http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/images/avatar/vba33640b59.gif Jessica photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495
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