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They are beautiful. I am looking for a tablecloth quilt but without batting as I thought glasses etc would wobble etc on a quilted surface. May need to change my idea.
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wow that is so neat.
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Beautiful idea! Hope no one spilled any of the bbq sauce!
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I just panicked when I saw the bitter of BBQ sauce on the quilt! I think I would have covered them with clear plastic tablecloths!
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I made a quilt for my oblong table and I use it when I am having company. I works as a hot pad too. It is maroon so it is dark and doesn't show stains. I use my quilts that I keep and just wash them up. I don't always use soap so I guess a lot of times I am just rinsing them. I throw them in the dryer and that is that. So far they have held up. I think I made my first small quilt in 2000 and it covers a footstool and gets washed a lot. It is a little faded but otherwise it is okay. I like to make things and use them and I hope my quilts I give away are used also.
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What a fantastic idea. Love it.
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Nicely done.
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How festive, surprising, and absolutely gorgeous!!!
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Wonderful warm and friendly look.:)
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This is great idea! So summery and festive! The quilts are beautiful on display. So often we have quilts folded up just waiting to be used, touched, and caressed. Thanks for sharing .
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I use quilts on my table daily. If a spill happens, I throw them in the wash using Oxi-Clean in with the detergent and they have always come out just fine. I even used them on the table at our community fall bar-b-que. I love the look .
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P. S. I also keep quilts on my front porch on the swing nearly year round. I make them to use and enjoy.
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Wonderful quilts. They really do look very nice as tablecloths.
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What is the saying...... if you never use something there will be no memories attached to it to pass on...or something like that!! It would be a shame if a stain would not come out of a quilt, but the memories of that BBQ or any other event are priceless. Just a thought. I think it was grand of you to use your quilts and I am sure there were many great memories of that day taken home with everyone who attended. By the way, your quilts are beautiful!!!
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I also use my themed quilts for holidays. The Christmas quilt just sets off the magic of Christmas. Just removed my patriotic quilt from the table. Makes for a festive occasion. Love the look that you had at the barbecue. Great idea!
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So pretty. I often did this when I had only adults. U Know why? well, I find adults spill, too. Now I make the table special to entice the children to question. But I know how to wash a quilt. Thanks. Linda in Bastrop
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looks great having those quilts on the tables
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Great idea.
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Ok you all have convinced me to get those extra quilts out of their pillowcases and use them on the dining room table BUT....I still have to put a clear plastic over them.....not that brave yet!
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Looks very pretty, good idea, I'm sure everyone thought so.
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I agree 110%. I want to see them used and that's why I too keep a bottle of Shout on hand.
Originally Posted by gramqlts
(Post 6193653)
I make table cloths just like I make quilts......they are the size of baby quilts or lap quilts and I put batting in them, quilt them as usual and bind as usually do for quilts. I have used them on my table for years.....all seasons and prints. I have five grandchildren around a lot (4 which are toddlers from 9 mo to 4 yrs old) and the families eat here a lot. Don't worry about spills or stains cause they wash up beautifully. If something gets spilled that might stain, I just spray with spray and wash and throw it in machine. They look good as new when washed. If you make them, use them. I tell everyone I make quilts, etc for that they were made to use and not be afraid of washing them regularly.
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What a great idea! The look lovely. Which one is Martha? Or did you not include the birthday girl?
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I have used my quilts as tablecloths but I cover them with a piece of clear plastic before setting the table. That way I don't have to worry about spills. Your yard looks lovely and the tables are beautiful, I know your friend had a great time.
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I would have to use clear plastic, too. I would not want BarBQ sauce on my quilts. Yours look wonderful!
Originally Posted by Donna H-M
(Post 6193557)
Looks great and your quilts are beautiful. A very nice gesture for your quiltling buddy. LOL I think I would have had to cover them with plastic.......
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Just use a clear plastic sheet over them. My dining room table looks so pretty with a solid red and white one - otherwise stored away.
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That is very unique....Love your idea..
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That looks so inviting, hope you had not stains to remove.
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Love it... makes me want to have a party!!
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beautiful lady, beautiful and practical use for quilts, well done.
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The quilts look great but I'd never be able to let people eat barbecue on my white quilts! Or any color... Not without clear vinyl over them.
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I love the pictures, the quilts look lovely...then I see a bottle of BBQ sauce on the table and I think of my family and the potential and probable spills. I'm sure it was a wonderful and uneventful"spill day"
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What a beautiful tribute! I love your quilts!
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Originally Posted by llong0233
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What a great idea! The look lovely. Which one is Martha? Or did you not include the birthday girl?
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I've used quilts on tables and then put the clear vinyl on the top. I was confident that the quilts wouldn't be damaged, as were those enjoying the meal.
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How cheerful and inviting! Good for you! I make things to be used not stashed away in acid free tissue. There are so many products out there now-a-days for stain removal that are really good. My first plan of attack is always good ol' hydrogen peroxide.
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I have sprayed my cross-stitch Christmas cloths with Scotch-Guard for years and wash them soon after the meal is completed and have had no stains set in. I imagine it could be used on quilts as well. I made a quilted tablecloth for my mother and it has survived years of washing.
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Beautiful setting. I use quilts on my dining table all of the time. I imagine if anything gets spilled you can get the stains out just as you do on anything else.
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Beautiful! I'm like so many others...would have had to put plastic on top in case of spills! Love the setting!
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It makes it look so cozy.
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I love the look.
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