Help with Bedding--I am so lost!

I want to register for bedding but I have no idea what these terms mean.

Can anyone explain the difference between these and when I use them? What ever happened to just a plain comforter??

Duvet

Coverlet

Quilt

Thanks!!!!

how about bed in a bag.. they literally give you everything from fitter sheets to bed skirt to comforter..
that's what i did.. lol my mom figured for a novice like me, it would be work best!

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Posted by KK Holiday

I want to register for bedding but I have no idea what these terms mean.

Can anyone explain the difference between these and when I use them? What ever happened to just a plain comforter??

Duvet

Coverlet

Quilt

Thanks!!!!

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a duvet is a cover/slip for a down comforter, it usually buttons at the bottom. If you have a down comforter it is important to use duvets to maintain the cleanliness of the down comforter.

A coverlet is usually a quilt or designer bed cover. It is not intended to be used as a blanket, only for decorating purposes.

A quilt can be used as a decoration as well as a blanket. Quilts usualkly have to be dry cleaned and it can be very very costly.

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Posted by AR31

how about bed in a bag.. they literally give you everything from fitter sheets to bed skirt to comforter..
that's what i did.. lol my mom figured for a novice like me, it would be work best!

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while that is a great idea it didn't answer her question.

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Posted by MrsK2008

a duvet is a cover/slip for a down comforter, it usually buttons at the bottom. If you have a down comforter it is important to use duvets to maintain the cleanliness of the down comforter.

A coverlet is usually a quilt or designer bed cover. It is not intended to be used as a blanket, only for decorating purposes.

A quilt can be used as a decoration as well as a blanket. Quilts usualkly have to be dry cleaned and it can be very very costly.

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Thanks! I knew what a duvet is (we have one) and I had an idea about the other 2 but your answer was very helpful

Posted by KK Holiday

I want to register for bedding but I have no idea what these terms mean.

Can anyone explain the difference between these and when I use them? What ever happened to just a plain comforter??

Duvet

Coverlet

Quilt

Thanks!!!!
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a duvet is a cover/slip for a down comforter, it usually buttons at the bottom. If you have a down comforter it is important to use duvets to maintain the cleanliness of the down comforter.

A coverlet is usually a quilt or designer bed cover. It is not intended to be used as a blanket, only for decorating purposes.

A quilt can be used as a decoration as well as a blanket. Quilts usualkly have to be dry cleaned and it can be very very costly.

WELL SAID!

i was wondering the same thing Kathryn. I was registering online the other day for Macy's. I want to get my luggage, china, bedding and towels there.

But I see no Comforters on the bedding lists. All I see are duvets, coverlets and quilts. But I hate down comforters and I guess with a down comforter you have a duvet over it?! From what I get on this thread haha

But I just want a plain 'ol comforter! I guess I should register for a nice one at macy's and then buy a normal comforter from Kohl's or something haha

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Posted by cbcf

i was wondering the same thing Kathryn. I was registering online the other day for Macy's. I want to get my luggage, china, bedding and towels there.

But I see no Comforters on the bedding lists. All I see are duvets, coverlets and quilts. But I hate down comforters and I guess with a down comforter you have a duvet over it?! From what I get on this thread haha

But I just want a plain 'ol comforter! I guess I should register for a nice one at macy's and then buy a normal comforter from Kohl's or something haha

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Comfortters are great for warmer months, but cvotton and acrylic filler aren't very warm. Also, a lot of comforters these days are basically'bed covers' and for decoration only. Even washing them once can make them come apart and fade.
I like to order faux down comforters from overstock.com because they are durable and inexpensive!

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Posted by MrsK2008

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Posted by KK Holiday

I want to register for bedding but I have no idea what these terms mean.

Can anyone explain the difference between these and when I use them? What ever happened to just a plain comforter??

Duvet

Coverlet

Quilt

Thanks!!!!

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a duvet is a cover/slip for a down comforter, it usually buttons at the bottom. If you have a down comforter it is important to use duvets to maintain the cleanliness of the down comforter.

A coverlet is usually a quilt or designer bed cover. It is not intended to be used as a blanket, only for decorating purposes.

A quilt can be used as a decoration as well as a blanket. Quilts usualkly have to be dry cleaned and it can be very very costly.

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thank you!!! so you sleep with the duvet on as well?

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Posted by cbcf

i was wondering the same thing Kathryn. I was registering online the other day for Macy's. I want to get my luggage, china, bedding and towels there.

But I see no Comforters on the bedding lists. All I see are duvets, coverlets and quilts. But I hate down comforters and I guess with a down comforter you have a duvet over it?! From what I get on this thread haha

But I just want a plain 'ol comforter! I guess I should register for a nice one at macy's and then buy a normal comforter from Kohl's or something haha

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FH and I sleep with a comforter now and we're fine. lol all these other things just confuse me!

i'm glad i'm not the only one however!!

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Posted by KK Holiday


thank you!!! so you sleep with the duvet on as well?

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a duvet is a sham for a down comforter or any comforter. It's like a pillowcase for your blanket essientially.

I love down, in all seasons so I have a lot of duvets.