What's the difference between a "coverlet" and a bedspread...

[a kennedy]

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[Rabrrrrrr]

1. The supposed airs of pretension of the speaker

[SOteric]

9. Nice.

[SOteric]

11. There's a very small difference,

and it may not be important to you.

A bedspread is designed to go over the bed pillows, eliminating the need for pillow shams. The coverlet is an archaic term for blanket; and that's what you get, a pretty blanket.

[SOteric]

12. There's a very small difference,

and it may not be important to you.

A bedspread is designed to go over the bed pillows, eliminating the need for pillow shams. The coverlet is an archaic term for blanket; and that's what you get, a pretty blanket.

[jmowreader]

2. About a hundred bucks

[a kennedy]

3. coverlet price 79.99 for all sizes, twin, full queen or king 99.99 for

the queen size......I'm thinking of ordering this "matelasse" bedding, and they've got a coverlet and a bedspread indicated, and I didn't know the difference between them.

[Lavender Brown]

4. I think the coverlet will be smaller (like a comforter), you're supposed to have a bedskirt

The bedspread will hang down to the ground, so you don't need a bedskirt.

[a kennedy]

5. Thanks, I kinda thought that too, but it's great to finally know for sure....

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

6. Coverlets were originally woven patterned covers

in natural indigo, and sometimes madder red or walnut brown. The patterns were loomed from wool yarn, and at one time became an Appalachian cottage industry.

Coverlets were made to be a pattern of light and dark colors so the lighter weave could be shown during the summer months, then reversed to show the darker weave pattern in the winter. There are antique collectors of coverlets as much as there are American quilt collectors: Hand-loomed coverlets can be as unique in design as hand-stitched quilts. There are also coverlets now that have scalloped edges with quilt stitching, but are smaller than quilts, are not pieced goods, and smaller than the traditional bed quilt.

Coverlets can now be found as tatted lace, as well as machine woven (Jacquard loom) patterned covers. Most coverlets are made to enhance the bed to add texture to the decor, unlike original coverlets that were made as an added cover either for extra winter warmth, or a lightweight summer blanket. Coverlets remain popular as bed throws that can be decorative and functional.

Bedspreads don't always reach to the floor, and a bed skirt is often added to finish out the length and to keep dust from gathering under the bed.

The popular mid-century (20th C. that is) chenille bedspreads did often go all the way to the floor with their edges often finished with rope fringe or pom-poms. This style of bedspread has recently seen a revival in decorating, and new-based-on=old designs can be bought many places for those who like mid-century design.

more info on coverlets: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Woven-coverlet

[a kennedy]

7. this is just great info....

thank you. :hug: and I did order a bedspread. :hi:

[tigereye]

8. people still have bedskirts?

(she said lazily) being one of the ones who simply throws a down comforter over the sheets.... ;)

[Lavender Brown]

17. If you don't have a bedskirt, the box spring will show

The horror!! :D

[sarge43]

19. Bed skirts also keep out (sorta) dust bunnies which if allowed to nest

under the bed will multiply with abandon.

[Liberal_in_LA]

10. This is what I call a coverlet. Something the queen would have on her bed

[a kennedy]

13. Oh my, that is beautiful and so elegant looking...........

[Liberal_in_LA]

16. ..until my cats get to it! I could NEVER have something like that.

[Tektonik]

15. Oh and bedspreads tend to be ancient white trash relics

[a kennedy]

18. love being white trash.....

:rofl: especially in our neighborhood....all rednecks and viqueen fans....

[Tektonik]

14. bedspreads go all the way to the floor, coverelets do not