I have one of Pam Bono's books (Quick Rotary Cutter Quilts) and she has quilt patterns in it specifically made to be tablecloths that are super cute. I am a total slob when eating and I must use ingredients that will leave a stain that can't be removed. I have the stained tablecloths to prove it so I would not use a quilt as a tablecloth while eating. I would not hesitate to have a quilt on the table to protect it. My mom had me make one for her that is round and exactly matches the dimensions of her table.
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