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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 18:27:06 GMT
Nothing expensive as our bedroom really needs a major re-haul.. but for now I just need new bedding.
I was looking on Amazon and saw a pretty bedspread.. but my whole life I just considered that old fashion... I have always had comforters or a quilt.. but I am thinking bedspread because I hate trying to put on that dang bedskirt.. I can never get it on right and plus my dog loves to lean against the bed so it is always dirty and I have to wash it frequently.
What do you have? What do you like?
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Post by littlemama on Jan 23, 2023 19:49:56 GMT
We have a comforter, a quilt, and a Sherpa lined blanket. Never a bedspread. I hated the one I had growing up and will never own one.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 23, 2023 19:55:40 GMT
I use a thick down comforter, with a duvet and a quilt layered on top.
I like it.
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Post by cmpeter on Jan 23, 2023 19:58:15 GMT
Comforter in a duvet. And a woven cotton blanket as an extra layer.
I’m not a fan of bedspreads.
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 23, 2023 20:00:26 GMT
At the moment we don't have any of that, lol. We have flannel sheets and a king-sized blanket on a queen size bed. So the blanket hangs down on the sides and there's no need for anything finicky like a bed skirt (I had messing with stuff like that, lol). Mostly the blanket is enough, but we each also have one of those soft Kohl's throws (the ones we all get on sale every year before Christmas) -- so we can pull that up if we need another layer. My dh almost never uses both blankets but I do.
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Post by christinec68 on Jan 23, 2023 20:01:25 GMT
We can't share blankets we so we each have our own cotton weave blankets.
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Post by leannec on Jan 23, 2023 20:02:15 GMT
I use a comforter in a duvet cover and have a weighted blanket on top ... so comfy!  |
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Post by milocat on Jan 23, 2023 20:12:53 GMT
If you like the pattern on the bedspread get it. I picture 1970s florals with ruffles when you say bedspread. I don't use a bedskirt. I have a duvet and duvet cover. My kids always had comforters.
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Post by katiescarlett on Jan 23, 2023 20:17:26 GMT
I have a comforter and bed skirt but want a bedspread. We have adjustable mattresses and the bed skirt is not working with it!
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Post by lisae on Jan 23, 2023 20:19:31 GMT
It's hard to find a full size bedspread that really goes to the floor anyway. I have a coverlet for a king size. It was perfect for my Queen bed with a bedskirt. When we went to a king, the frame had upholstering around the edges so I added a band in a contrasting color all the way around the coverlet and that covers everything and leaves a little of the frame showing. Since we now have an adjustable base, I don't really have enough clearance underneath for storage so I don't really need coverage all the way to the floor.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 20:30:52 GMT
If you like the pattern on the bedspread get it. I picture 1970s florals with ruffles when you say bedspread. I don't use a bedskirt. I have a duvet and duvet cover. My kids always had comforters. I know exactly what you mean by 1970s ruffles!!! BLECH... I want something less fussy. I don't really want a bedskirt but I need something to cover the frame and to the floor..we store stuff under the bed and you can kinda see it. (not that anyone is looking) but it drives me wonky. A bedspread seems like the answer but I am not getting past the 1980s chenille icky thing my mom had and impossible to make. |
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Post by SweetieBugs on Jan 23, 2023 20:34:37 GMT
Can you point out the difference between a comforter and a quilt??
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Post by sharlag on Jan 23, 2023 20:37:00 GMT
I like quilts because A. They go in my normal sized washing machine and B. I can buy cute, bright patterns that disguise the wear and tear of dogs on the bed.
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Post by sharlag on Jan 23, 2023 20:41:30 GMT
Can you point out the difference between a comforter and a quilt?? I'm no expert, but comforters are fluffier/puffier. Quilts are flatter, usually more patterns because a quilt is multiple pieces of fabric sewn together with a thin cotton center onto a solid fabric back. |
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Post by myshelly on Jan 23, 2023 20:49:13 GMT
I think this poll is kind of useless because everyone is using all those words differently.
Like there are people saying “a comforter inside a duvet cover” and I’m thinking wtf, a duvet goes inside a duvet cover (I mean, obviously that’s why it’s called a duvet cover, it covers a duvet) and a comforter is something completely different.
Then there’s someone asking the difference between a comforter and a quilt, when in my mind those are completely different things and could never be use interchangeably.
And then I myself am not at all sure what you mean by bedspread because I would use bedspread interchangeably with any of the other words on the list.
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Post by disneypal on Jan 23, 2023 21:12:09 GMT
In my room, I have a bedspread...in the guest room, I have a quilt.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 21:15:59 GMT
I think this poll is kind of useless because everyone is using all those words differently. Like there are people saying “a comforter inside a duvet cover” and I’m thinking wtf, a duvet goes inside a duvet cover (I mean, obviously that’s why it’s called a duvet cover, it covers a duvet) and a comforter is something completely different. Then there’s someone asking the difference between a comforter and a quilt, when in my mind those are completely different things and could never be use interchangeably. And then I myself am not at all sure what you mean by bedspread because I would use bedspread interchangeably with any of the other words on the list. Well a bedspread is a bedspread.. I think everyone got that one.. it goes to the floor. A quilt is a quilt.. there isn't anything that it can be confused with. A comforter is what it is.. it can go into a duvet cover.. I didn't put down a duvet cover cause I didn't really think of it and no biggie. Yes I think some people would use the term bedspread for anything, but thought I was pretty clear what the meaning is for me in this situation. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 21:18:10 GMT
Can you point out the difference between a comforter and a quilt?? A quilt is sewed fabric.. thick/cozy, you can see the thread throughout it...can be homemade or store bought. Usually homemade are treasures and you don't really want to use them much... Comforter is fluffy usually, no stitching (I don't think) except around it. |
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Post by myshelly on Jan 23, 2023 21:30:17 GMT
I think this poll is kind of useless because everyone is using all those words differently. Like there are people saying “a comforter inside a duvet cover” and I’m thinking wtf, a duvet goes inside a duvet cover (I mean, obviously that’s why it’s called a duvet cover, it covers a duvet) and a comforter is something completely different. Then there’s someone asking the difference between a comforter and a quilt, when in my mind those are completely different things and could never be use interchangeably. And then I myself am not at all sure what you mean by bedspread because I would use bedspread interchangeably with any of the other words on the list. Well a bedspread is a bedspread.. I think everyone got that one.. it goes to the floor. A quilt is a quilt.. there isn't anything that it can be confused with. A comforter is what it is.. it can go into a duvet cover.. I didn't put down a duvet cover cause I didn't really think of it and no biggie. Yes I think some people would use the term bedspread for anything, but thought I was pretty clear what the meaning is for me in this situation. If a bedspread is a bedspread then why don’t I know what that means (old term maybe?) ? If a quilt can’t be confused with anything else, why is another pea asking about it? You’re the pea who used the word capri wrong on the other thread, right? Clearly none of these words mean the same thing to anyone if you actually read this thread. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 23, 2023 21:45:38 GMT
I don’t really know what a bedspread would be these days.
The only thing I think of are the scratchy bedspreads that were in motels when I was a kid…I’m not sure what the modern day equivalent is….
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Post by Lexica on Jan 23, 2023 22:03:44 GMT
I use a comforter, but if I saw a bedspread that I liked, I wouldn't mind using one. I don't care if it is considered "old fashioned" by anyone else. They don't need to be looking in my bedroom! I had bedspreads growing up and they worked just fine.
As for the bedskirt, I saw somewhere that the woman had the type that goes completely between the two mattresses and was struggling to lift the top mattress to get it in appropriately. She ended up cutting off the decorative part and sewing velcro tabs on it. Then she made velcro tabs that were taped to the rim of her wooden bed frame. She just pulled the skirt off, washed it, and then stuck it back on via the velcro to the bed again. I thought that was genius. I don't use a bed skirt, but if I did, I would look into devising something like that.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jan 23, 2023 22:08:48 GMT
I chose comforter, because I *think* that's the closest thing to a doona, although after reading myshelly's post, perhaps a doona is a duvet ? ?
I haven't used anything other than a doona for decades. Everyone I know uses a doona. My mum was the last hold out, she still uses sheets, blankets, and a quilt or bedspread like it's 1974. She finally bought a new doona and doona cover at the Boxing Day sale this year.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 22:37:23 GMT
Well a bedspread is a bedspread.. I think everyone got that one.. it goes to the floor. A quilt is a quilt.. there isn't anything that it can be confused with. A comforter is what it is.. it can go into a duvet cover.. I didn't put down a duvet cover cause I didn't really think of it and no biggie. Yes I think some people would use the term bedspread for anything, but thought I was pretty clear what the meaning is for me in this situation. If a bedspread is a bedspread then why don’t I know what that means (old term maybe?) ? If a quilt can’t be confused with anything else, why is another pea asking about it? You’re the pea who used the word capri wrong on the other thread, right? Clearly none of these words mean the same thing to anyone if you actually read this thread. I did? well I'll be a monkey's uncle. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2023 22:38:20 GMT
I chose comforter, because I *think* that's the closest thing to a doona, although after reading myshelly's post, perhaps a doona is a duvet ? ? I haven't used anything other than a doona for decades. Everyone I know uses a doona. My mum was the last hold out, she still uses sheets, blankets, and a quilt or bedspread like it's 1974. She finally bought a new doona and doona cover at the Boxing Day sale this year. Never heard of a doona?? Interestinggggggg.... |
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Post by caangel on Jan 23, 2023 22:41:32 GMT
I also don't know the difference between a comforter, bedspread and a quilt. Are all quilts bedspreads but not all bedspreads a quilt?
We all use a duvet and duvet cover.
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Post by ellen on Jan 23, 2023 22:47:16 GMT
I read an article about how a lot of people are just draping a large top sheet on their bed. I have a dog that sleeps on my bed and it's hard on bedding. I had a King size sheet in my closet that I put over the comforter on my queen size bed. It's a look that works and it's really a good solution for someone who has a dog on their bed. Every time I wash my sheets I throw that top sheet into the laundry too.
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Post by Sue on Jan 23, 2023 22:58:39 GMT
Okay, so now you've all got me confused. I call what I have a bedspread. But it only goes down to the bottom of my inner spring mattress, not to the floor. And it's quilted but it's not puffy. And it's only one fabric on top with a light padding between the bottom fabric, so it's not a traditional quilt. So what is it?
Edit: Looked at bedding online and it seems everyone is confused as to what to call this style of bedding. I saw it called quilt, comforter, and coverlet. Not a bedspread though.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jan 23, 2023 23:05:41 GMT
I chose comforter, because I *think* that's the closest thing to a doona, although after reading myshelly's post, perhaps a doona is a duvet ? ? I haven't used anything other than a doona for decades. Everyone I know uses a doona. My mum was the last hold out, she still uses sheets, blankets, and a quilt or bedspread like it's 1974. She finally bought a new doona and doona cover at the Boxing Day sale this year. Never heard of a doona?? Interestinggggggg.... It's an Australian term. I found this: |
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Post by AussieMeg on Jan 23, 2023 23:09:23 GMT
Never heard of a doona?? Interestinggggggg.... It's an Australian term. I found this: ETA: A Doona is just the inner part, it's white or off-white and filled with either down/feathers, or wool, or polyester. You have to use a doona cover over it. I have about five different doona covers of different designs / colours. |
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Post by belgravia on Jan 23, 2023 23:13:50 GMT
I have a set of sheets, a linen duvet cover without a duvet inside it, and then a duvet inside a duvet cover. The sheets and the linen duvet cover get tucked in all the way around, and the duvet in the duvet cover gets folded in thirds at the foot of the bed. The linen duvet cover is primarily for colour, but we do sleep under it when it’s warm out.
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