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Where can I buy a fitted bottom sheet only?

16 years ago

I need to buy a fitted white bottom sheet for our Eastern King bed in the master bedroom and another one for our California King bed in the guest room. I don't need a whole set of sheets.

So where can I find a good quality, fitted, white percale Eastern King and Cal King sheet?

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pudgeder

9 years ago

took ya long enough. ;-)

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lilliepad
16 years ago
I know Wal-Mart sells the seperate sheets.I have bought some really nice sheets at WM.Don't know about the sizes you need but I'll bet they have them.Maybe JC Penny or Kohls.You might try online too if you don't need them like,tomorrow.LOL
sheilajoyce_gw
Original Author
16 years ago
No, I don't need them immediately, but I do need them soon. I checked Penney's and Sears with no luck.
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maire_cate
16 years ago
I often purchase bedding from The Company Store and have been very happy. I checked their web site and they sell both King and Calif King fitted sheets. There are several different thread counts, all white percale, that you can chose from. Don't forget to check the sale section too.

Maire
sea_shell
16 years ago
Here are fitted sheets in the sizes you need at Pottery Barn.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Fitted Sheets
kathleenca
16 years ago
Amazon.com also carries fitted sheets not in a set.

Here is a link that might be useful: Fitted sheets
jannie
16 years ago
I buy single sheets at Target or T J Maxx.
woodie
16 years ago
I buy separates at L.L. Bean on the internet and they are great quality!
cynic
16 years ago
I've seen single sheets at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, Kmart, Walmart and a lot of places. Usually it seems they're as expensive as a set though! Try calling around and see. Maybe Kohl's or there's another linen store but I can't remember the name of it. Maybe it's something like Linens & Things? Seems to me they often have coupons in the paper for a pretty good discount too.
pammyfay
16 years ago
I'm not sure what an Eastern King is--is that just the "normal" king size?
But Linensource.com has single sheets, too, amid their sheet sets.
(And I think Linensource's prices are usually reasonable--but who knew California King sheets were so expensive! Thank goodness my room's only big enough for a queen-size bed!)
Marty Nielsen
10 years ago
Here is a link that might be useful: Fitted Sheets at Pottery Barn...Finally, you can just buy quality individual sheets. Caught the sale and they are good sheets.
chessey35
10 years ago
Target sells individual sheets - don't know if they have the size you want but it's worth checking out. I've gotten king fitted sheets there.
sushipup1
10 years ago
And check Target online, too, if your local store doesn't carry it.
sheilajoyce_gw
Original Author
10 years ago
I have bought sheets for the kids' bedrooms at Target, and I am not impressed with the quality. I wrote this message 6 years ago, and I found fitted sheets somewhere, but I can't remember where.
5birdy
9 years ago
Thanks Marty for that timely info! In desperation I found this old thread (ha ha, since the threads on my king fitted sheet just shredded). I like Pottery Barn and was able to find a suitable fitted sheet on sale today with free shipping, thanks to your endorsement.
veggiegardnr
9 years ago
I second The Company Store.
FlamingO in AR
9 years ago
I was just trying to buy separate flat sheets and I looked at Walmart and they didn't have anything that was not in a set. I was shocked because I know I bought separates there a year or two ago. I wanted a great big piece of fabric so I could cut it up to make a dog bed for less than I would spend if I have to buy yardage in the fabric department.
LucyStar1
9 years ago
Ralph Lauren has California King percale sheets. I have bought their percale sheets and I like them.

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sylviatexas1
9 years ago
I get my "dog sheets" at thrift stores and garage sales. Haven't seen new ones sold separately for ages, sorry.
wildchild2x2
9 years ago
I just bought a flat sheet at Walmart last night. It was just an inexpensive one. I use them to cover the bedding to protect from muddy paws. I forgot to look to see if they had nice ones. Walmart carries mostly regular King (eastern). I had a difficult time buying Cal King (western) bedding last time I shopped for our bed. I finally found a mattress pad I was looking for at Ross. Strange since this is California and few people own reg. King here.
chessey35
9 years ago
Target sells them - I've bought some for my king bed.
pudgeder
9 years ago
Kohls. I know this for a fact as I inadvertently bought just a fitted sheet for my daughter for Christmas. Meant to buy a set.

OOps.
Judy Good
9 years ago
I get mine at Walmart. I always have tons of top sheets and only need fitted ones.
morz8 - Washington Coast
9 years ago
Macy's and Bloomingdales both have them online. Look for the prices in red - indicating 'Sale'....;0)
sheilajoyce_gw
Original Author
9 years ago
I asked this question 6 or 7 years ago. I found one, folks.
5birdy
9 years ago
Yes, Sheilajoyce, but your old thread certainly helped me out when I desperately needed one this week! I was just thanking all who contributed. Old threads continue to help folks out. I was going crazy searching all over the internet to no avail before I thought to search Gardenwebs.
Jasdip
9 years ago
We've bought lovely sheets both sets and individual at the thrift shops. Some were $3 each and others were as much as $8 for a set.

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