Thanks for all the great comments! I was so amazed my husband said it was "beautiful"... He only says my quilts are "nice", usually. I gave him a big hug!
I don't think we'll be having a meal on it. It can be removed before a meal is served. But the kitchen table is our place of gathering, sitting and talking, so it will be nice and cozy for that.
As for covering with plastic, I don't think I would because then you lose the cozy feel of all that yummy texture.
Don't worry... we won't hurt it! I promise...
