I've ordered several vinyl tablecloth oilcloths from
ClaudiaClaudine.com and I've been very happy with them. Those oilcloths
get a lot of compliments. They look really nice in the home, and
they're strong enough to use for outdoor picnics and things like that.
Vinyl cloths I've gotten from Wal Mart, Target, etc. have always
disappointed me.

sf wrote:
> On Mon, 17 Mar 2003 21:01:53 GMT,
> (Terra) wrote:
>
> > Okay, a non-food question, but I need some suggestions: my
> > mother had several heavy duty vinyl tablecloths with cloth
> > backing. Unfortunately, my sister wound up with all of them
> > after Mom passed, and I cannot find another one anywhere!
> > I've seen the el cheapo ones at Wal Mart -- try to wipe
> > one with a dish cloth and it's halfway off of the table.
> > I've looked for something heavier at Linens & Things, The
> > Bon Marche, Target, etc. I've Googled, but I'd really
> > prefer to feel the item before I buy it (or talk to
> > someone who has).
>
> Find yourself some oilcloth - it's out there.
> >
> > Anyone got a suggestion? I'm tired of laundering my linen
> > cloths, plus they're rather old (received from grandmother)
> > and will fall apart if I keep using them for everyday...
>

Martha wrote:
> I've ordered several vinyl tablecloth oilcloths from
> ClaudiaClaudine.com and I've been very happy with them. Those oilcloths
> get a lot of compliments. They look really nice in the home, and
> they're strong enough to use for outdoor picnics and things like that.
> Vinyl cloths I've gotten from Wal Mart, Target, etc. have always
> disappointed me.
>

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.

-L.

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

Martha wrote:
> I've ordered several vinyl tablecloth oilcloths from
> ClaudiaClaudine.com and I've been very happy with them. Those oilcloths
> get a lot of compliments. They look really nice in the home, and
> they're strong enough to use for outdoor picnics and things like that.
> Vinyl cloths I've gotten from Wal Mart, Target, etc. have always
> disappointed me.

Nice ones at amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/d4x52

Sheldon

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> 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.

Not only that, but they also have table-pad material which is quite
cheap - get the length of your table, buy the "fabric," put it on the
table, mark around the edges and trim it to fit. I keep mine rolled on
a really heavy cardboard tube that upholstery fabric came on - fabric
shops will give you those free.

N.

N.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> 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