I've been thinking of using a sheet over mine. A quilt would be too heavy for me, even split into pieces, and a sheet would take up less of my storage space when not in use. I hadn't thought about the spool holder, figuring a sheet would be light enough to go over it, but now I'm thinking maybe I would make a hole for it. I could position the hole over the thread holder first, then spread the rest of the sheet out from there. I always try to leave the machine at the far left or far right of the frame, so that might work for me. A sheet would be easier for me to toss in the washer and dryer too.