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    Old 01-31-2014, 04:39 PM
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    I use quilts for tablecloths all the time. I f I am worried about a spill I remove the tablecloth before eating. I agree with other who said it is made to be loved.
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    Old 01-31-2014, 04:49 PM
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    I have glass on my kitchen table. It is 1/4" plate glass and is really heavy. I have glass on some smaller end tables and they are not going anywhere either. I don't think the glass is going to slide much.
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    Old 01-31-2014, 08:34 PM
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    I am making a quilt now to use as a tablecloth. I am putting very thin polyester batting in it. I am going to use it and wash it just like I do all the placemats I have made.
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    Old 01-31-2014, 08:59 PM
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    What an awesome idea!
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    Old 01-31-2014, 09:21 PM
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    I agree with Tartan.... get some clear plastic sticky dots, stick on the bottom of the glass, it won't go anywhere.
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    Old 01-31-2014, 11:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by tuckyquilter
    I buy medium weight clear plastic at Joann's to cover my eating/crafting tables. Keeps everything clean and much less expensive than having custom glass cut.
    I have done this also and it works really well. Also, I have a friend who uses quilts as tablecloths and puts the plates on placemats.
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    Old 02-01-2014, 01:12 AM
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    Could you screw a curtain track or some plastic under the table which will go up the edge all round or at certain places. You can get brown.
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    Old 02-01-2014, 03:02 AM
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    So, what did you decide?? How about a picture....we LOVE photos!!
    I used to have a dining room till I got a grand baby in the house, sometimes I used a quilt for a table covering, but only for show so I didn't need glass or plastic.
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    Old 02-01-2014, 04:57 AM
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    Have you considered acrylic. It's a lot less expensive then glass and if it moves a little it won't matter. I don't know if it comes that large but I had a piece cut for a trunk and I like it better then glass. I have glass on some tables and it does slide plus it's heavy when you want to move it to clean. I have the little clear pads under it and they look like they're melting. The little round felt pieces worked better but then they were noticeable.
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    Old 02-01-2014, 06:12 AM
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    The glass company may be able to put the little clear bumper pads on the glass for you for a reasonable price, too. You could ask them.
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