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Old 07-13-2012, 11:54 AM
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Can someone tell me what the name is for the quilt/blanket that covers only the foot of the bed? Thanks!!
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Old 07-13-2012, 12:01 PM
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In my neck of the woods we call them bed runners.
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Old 07-13-2012, 12:33 PM
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In my neck of the woods we call them bed runners.
Yes, that is what they are. I've made a few. They are great.
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Old 07-13-2012, 12:48 PM
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Old 07-13-2012, 12:55 PM
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Are they just decorative? Never saw one before
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What's the point of a bed runner? During the winter, I almost always keep an extra cover at the foot of the bed . . . but it can be pulled into service, if needed. It just seems a bit silly, to me, to have a "pretend" extra cover.
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Neesie put my thoughts into words better than I could have.
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Old 07-13-2012, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Neesie View Post
What's the point of a bed runner? During the winter, I almost always keep an extra cover at the foot of the bed . . . but it can be pulled into service, if needed. It just seems a bit silly, to me, to have a "pretend" extra cover.
I completely understand how in areas with colder weather this wouldn't be useful. I have plans though to make several for these reasons: 1) we have a king but I have no desire or time to make king sized quilts [bucket list too long and I work full time, 2] 2 dogs who like to get up on the end of the bed if you're in there during the day and bed runners are more easily laundered, 3] living in Florida I prefer a solid thinner bed covering with bed runners and pillows to reflect seasons, holidays or the desire to change color scheme. That's my plan now to get going on it!
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We call them Toppers. Really just larger Table Runners. I have one on my bed over the Matelasse Coverlet. I also made Shams to match. It just added some color to the Creme Coverlet.
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