"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
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> In article . com>,
> "-L." > wrote:
>> Piggybacking
>>
>> I don't have an exact source but I do have a suggestion: I use a vinyl
>> tablecloth underneath my cloth tablecloths on my hardwood dining table.
>> It's much less expensive than a table pad and essentially works the
>> same way for everyday use. I also still use heat protectors for dishes
>> though.
>>
>> Most of the "heavier duty" vinyl ones I have found were from Rite Aid
>> pharmacy, but that was 5 years ago or so - and they were more
>> "expensive" - like $7.99 vs. $1.99 for the cheapies.
>
> Fabric stores have flannel-backed vinyl. Generally limited patterns,
> though. Cut your own to size.
> --
> -Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 5/8/05.
> "Are we going to measure, or are we going to cook?" -Food Critic Mimi Sheraton

IIRC they have some really kewl 4th of July patterns - I think that's where we
got them. Red White & Blue.

Dimitri