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i remember seeing that target one in stores and really liking it until you look closely at it. it's made REALLY poorly and looks super cheap in person.

sorry, i mean specifically the fieldcrest hemstitch one

Ok, question here. I've always grown up with the idea that one ought to use place mats for everyday and a tablecloth for special occasions. But my new roommate just sets the plates right on the table for everyday meals. It's not a big deal, and if this is the worst thing we disagree on we'll be fine, but I was curious what other people did.

lurker2209--

Buckingham Palace puts the plates right on the (highly polished) table for State Dinners - but the White House uses tablecloths.

This is just another one of those "Personal Preference" things...

Well, at least these don't have tassels hanging off the edge. *shudder*

lurker2209: I think the rules are really flexible. I use place mats and trivets on my kitchen table. Its stained oak and it shows every smudge and glass ring of condensation. I feel like table cloths are more labor intensive, unless you use something like oil cloth.