quilt tablecloth
#22
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 184
There is a restaurant in Vermont that only uses quilts as their tablecloths (the restaurant is in a large log cabin). They use that very thing clear plastic stuff you can buy at JoAnn Fabrics.
I'm "pretty" sure that these quilts are even antique quilts.
Suzanne
I'm "pretty" sure that these quilts are even antique quilts.
Suzanne
#23
I made one for Thanksgiving and did a close meandering quilting and it lies nicely. Of course my husband spilled cranberry relish on it but most of it came out, really have to look to find it. Want to make a summer one now.
#25
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 116
You can get a piece of clear plastic and lay over it...they make plastic for tablecloth covers. I would cover it especially if it is an antique quilt....or one VERY special. Otherwise.....I would put it on and off the table...and use placemats instead.
#28
Lets see now---I have a quilted table runner with batting that my DH spilled coffee on. I have a flannel back , no batting table cloth that my DD spilled red wine on. The coffee stain I can still see, the wine stain is barely visible. They have both been washed a few times. I think the batting holds the stain even though the fabric releases it. I'm getting ready to quilt a Grandma's Flower Garden, using flannel for the batting.
(On the lighter side, after the pandemoniam settles down and the covering is in the washer, and the apologies and guilt complex are the major topic--think! This is your moment, like "Would you like to help me paint the bathroom this weekend???????/")
(On the lighter side, after the pandemoniam settles down and the covering is in the washer, and the apologies and guilt complex are the major topic--think! This is your moment, like "Would you like to help me paint the bathroom this weekend???????/")
#30
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,457
If you want things to set evenly on the tablecloth - use an old bed blanket (sheet blankets work great) versus the batting - it will lay smoother! Also, if something gets onto the tablecloth, it can be treated with Oxyclean, or Spray and Wash like any other fabric, just make sure to do it before you wash, treat the spot first... then let it soak and then wash.. I've had no problems doing this. And if it is grease, good old Dishwashing liquid Dawn helps dissolve grease - then treat with oxyclean and wash in oxyclean water... it works.
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