Originally Posted by nana pat
didnt I read here a long time ago, about the extra piece of fabric sewn on the top of quilts, so drool didnt get on the quilts? I thought that was funny also. How about getting beautiful carpet, then covering large sections of it with a second carpet to protect the first?
Actually very old quilts often had a "whisker guard" sewn on to help protect the quilt from excessive wear caused by a man's whiskers rubbing against it in his sleep. In the 18th and 19th century many men had beards.
I remember when I was growing up in my grandma's house (this was in the 40s, dates me!!) that she had flour sack guards basted over the top ends of the quilts. These were removed and washed as needed. By the way, as I recall, the quilts were VERY heavy, thick and tied. The material of the only one I recall was a paisley patterned fabric. I do not recall any other details about the quilts, except that they were certainly warm. Grandma went through the depression and was very thrifty, even saved bits of string! She didn't quilt so I don't know where the quilts came from.
Regarding the plastic cover on the table topper, I personally thing those look pretty darn tacky. I'd rather see the antiquing. :lol: :lol: