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FirstMate
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Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
I realize I am a grown woman in my 40's asking this question...but what is the difference between a Duvet and a comforter? I googled but I don't get it. Don't shame me! I was obviously not raised right!
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Mrs213
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Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Duvet is the cover that comforter goes inside. Some comforters are plain and people put covers on them and some are just one piece
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| Posted 3/26/21 1:05 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
So basically a pillow case for your comforter? If you buy a duvet, do you have to buy a comforter to go in it or is it like a quilt or bed spread on it's own?
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| Posted 3/26/21 1:39 PM |
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KarenK122
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Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
It's like a pillow case for a comforter. I personally don't care for them as I think they get bunched up and never lay flat. But that may just be because I am domestically challenged lol.
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| Posted 3/26/21 2:18 PM |
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mxoxom2004
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Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
This is embarrassing but I never knew what a charger was - you know, in a china place setting.
When I unwrapped one at my bridal shower, I was like, what is this and someone said "It's a charger."
I thought "Why does my china need to be charged?"
I still don't know why they call it a charger.
P.S. I just (16 years later) ended up throwing them all out. They were UGLY!
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| Posted 3/26/21 5:23 PM |
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klingklang77
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by mxoxom2004
This is embarrassing but I never knew what a charger was - you know, in a china place setting.
When I unwrapped one at my bridal shower, I was like, what is this and someone said "It's a charger."
I thought "Why does my china need to be charged?"
I still don't know why they call it a charger.
P.S. I just (16 years later) ended up throwing them all out. They were UGLY!
I had no idea what these were.
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LSP2005
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
A charger is a larger plate that can be used a few ways. 1 if you have a Salad course, you place the charger under it as if it were a placemat. So you would have the cloth table cloth, then the charger, then the salad plate. Then when you clean up take both plates, and replace with the dinner plate. Or 2. You can place the cloth table cloth, charger, doily, dinner plate, doily, salad plate. It is used for formal service. You can also use them 3. To decorate. Some people like to have what looks like a set table at the holidays without leaving the regular plates to get dusty. So you could set out the charger as a plate. With a cloth napkin in a festive napkin holder on top. I don't have nor do I use chargers, but thank you for attending my TED talk.
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| Posted 3/26/21 11:32 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by FirstMate
So basically a pillow case for your comforter? If you buy a duvet, do you have to buy a comforter to go in it or is it like a quilt or bed spread on it's own?
Yes exactly. I've never owned one. I just buy regular comforters
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| Posted 3/27/21 12:28 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by FirstMate
I realize I am a grown woman in my 40's asking this question...but what is the difference between a Duvet and a comforter? I googled but I don't get it. Don't shame me! I was obviously not raised right!
Yup a pillowcase for your comforter pretty much explains it best.
I use a duvet because I have dogs that shed and lay on my bed. If I had to wash my king comforter every week, that would be a big pain in the ass. Washing the duvet is way easier (it’s thin like a sheet - not a fancy heavy quilt type)
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| Posted 3/27/21 12:54 PM |
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by LSP2005
A charger is a larger plate that can be used a few ways. 1 if you have a Salad course, you place the charger under it as if it were a placemat. So you would have the cloth table cloth, then the charger, then the salad plate. Then when you clean up take both plates, and replace with the dinner plate. Or 2. You can place the cloth table cloth, charger, doily, dinner plate, doily, salad plate. It is used for formal service. You can also use them 3. To decorate. Some people like to have what looks like a set table at the holidays without leaving the regular plates to get dusty. So you could set out the charger as a plate. With a cloth napkin in a festive napkin holder on top. I don't have nor do I use chargers, but thank you for attending my TED talk.
My friend bought me 2 chargers that had orange trim with blue armadillo on them. ( years ago- before I was engaged.)
I didn't know at the time what charger were- I use them as platters But now. knowing that they are formal, it cracks me up that someone made formal armadillo chargers. 
Re Duvets, my old one bunched up. but my new cover & comforter don't. It depends on how they are constructed. I didn't know what they were either until college. I have boarding school educated, debutant friend, who knows all about these things. Her duvet was just a solid jersey, but I used to help her put it back not he comforter when she did laundry. That was too much effort for college.
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| Posted 3/27/21 1:52 AM |
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Mushesgirl
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by mxoxom2004
This is embarrassing but I never knew what a charger was - you know, in a china place setting.
When I unwrapped one at my bridal shower, I was like, what is this and someone said "It's a charger."
I thought "Why does my china need to be charged?"
I still don't know why they call it a charger.
P.S. I just (16 years later) ended up throwing them all out. They were UGLY!
i literally laughed out loud at this (not at you but about charging china!!!!) hilarious!!!
i also didn't know what a charger was until i registered for my wedding at Fortunoff
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| Posted 3/27/21 2:46 AM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by mxoxom2004
This is embarrassing but I never knew what a charger was - you know, in a china place setting.
When I unwrapped one at my bridal shower, I was like, what is this and someone said "It's a charger."
I thought "Why does my china need to be charged?"
I still don't know why they call it a charger.
P.S. I just (16 years later) ended up throwing them all out. They were UGLY!
Why does the china need to be charged
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| Posted 3/27/21 3:17 AM |
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M514
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Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
I like duvets cause it changes the look of the bedroom without spending too much money. I have 2 and use one fall/winter and spring/summer. So much easier to wash compared to a comforter.
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LSP2005
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by tourist
Posted by LSP2005
A charger is a larger plate that can be used a few ways. 1 if you have a Salad course, you place the charger under it as if it were a placemat. So you would have the cloth table cloth, then the charger, then the salad plate. Then when you clean up take both plates, and replace with the dinner plate. Or 2. You can place the cloth table cloth, charger, doily, dinner plate, doily, salad plate. It is used for formal service. You can also use them 3. To decorate. Some people like to have what looks like a set table at the holidays without leaving the regular plates to get dusty. So you could set out the charger as a plate. With a cloth napkin in a festive napkin holder on top. I don't have nor do I use chargers, but thank you for attending my TED talk.
My friend bought me 2 chargers that had orange trim with blue armadillo on them. ( years ago- before I was engaged.)
I didn't know at the time what charger were- I use them as platters But now. knowing that they are formal, it cracks me up that someone made formal armadillo chargers.
Re Duvets, my old one bunched up. but my new cover & comforter don't. It depends on how they are constructed. I didn't know what they were either until college. I have boarding school educated, debutant friend, who knows all about these things. Her duvet was just a solid jersey, but I used to help her put it back not he comforter when she did laundry. That was too much effort for college.
that is amazing! Yes, they can have fun things on them like leopards, frogs, armadillos. You would use those in scenario three. Some people are very eclectic and love decorating with the weirder the better chargers. Others are more thematic I.e. they only decorate with elephants.
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by LSP2005
I don't have nor do I use chargers, but thank you for attending my TED talk.
this sentence made me cackle!!
thanks for the laugh
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| Posted 3/28/21 3:37 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by LSP2005
I don't have nor do I use chargers, but thank you for attending my TED talk.
this sentence made me cackle!!
thanks for the laugh
Same! TED talk!
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| Posted 3/29/21 2:50 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by FirstMate
Posted by MarathonKnitter
Posted by LSP2005
I don't have nor do I use chargers, but thank you for attending my TED talk.
this sentence made me cackle!!
thanks for the laugh
Same! TED talk!
  
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GoldenRod
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by tourist
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My friend bought me 2 chargers that had orange trim with blue armadillo on them. ( years ago- before I was engaged.)
I didn't know at the time what charger were- I use them as platters But now. knowing that they are formal, it cracks me up that someone made formal armadillo chargers.
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It just made me think of the "formal dinnerware" from "The Birdcage" 
"Young men playing leapfrog.."
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| Posted 3/29/21 3:30 PM |
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nycbuslady
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by tourist
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My friend bought me 2 chargers that had orange trim with blue armadillo on them. ( years ago- before I was engaged.)
I didn't know at the time what charger were- I use them as platters But now. knowing that they are formal, it cracks me up that someone made formal armadillo chargers.
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It just made me think of the "formal dinnerware" from "The Birdcage"
"Young men playing leapfrog.."
I thought of the same thing!
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MissJones
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Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
This thread is a much needed laugh!
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by nycbuslady
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by tourist
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My friend bought me 2 chargers that had orange trim with blue armadillo on them. ( years ago- before I was engaged.)
I didn't know at the time what charger were- I use them as platters But now. knowing that they are formal, it cracks me up that someone made formal armadillo chargers.
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It just made me think of the "formal dinnerware" from "The Birdcage"
"Young men playing leapfrog.."
I thought of the same thing!
Umm, we might need another spin off. The Birdcage is part of a long list of things I haven't seen. . .
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Mushesgirl
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by tourist
Posted by nycbuslady
Posted by GoldenRod
Posted by tourist
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My friend bought me 2 chargers that had orange trim with blue armadillo on them. ( years ago- before I was engaged.)
I didn't know at the time what charger were- I use them as platters But now. knowing that they are formal, it cracks me up that someone made formal armadillo chargers.
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It just made me think of the "formal dinnerware" from "The Birdcage"
"Young men playing leapfrog.."
I thought of the same thing!
Umm, we might need another spin off. The Birdcage is part of a long list of things I haven't seen. . .
O M G FAVORITE MOVIE EVERRRR
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tray831
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by FirstMate
So basically a pillow case for your comforter? If you buy a duvet, do you have to buy a comforter to go in it or is it like a quilt or bed spread on it's own?
No, you do not have to put a comforter in a duvet. Duvets usually come with a zipper or buttons at one end to put a comforter in. Some duvets have pretty designs but they're thin-like, not much of a blanket sorta speak.
Our dog likes to lay on our bed so we have an "unfilled" duvet on our bed so its easier to wash than washing a thicker comforter in the machine every so often.
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tray831
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Re: Sorta spin off to what you should know how to do
Posted by mxoxom2004
This is embarrassing but I never knew what a charger was - you know, in a china place setting.
When I unwrapped one at my bridal shower, I was like, what is this and someone said "It's a charger."
I thought "Why does my china need to be charged?"
I still don't know why they call it a charger.
P.S. I just (16 years later) ended up throwing them all out. They were UGLY!
I also didnt know what they were until this past December. And I'm in my 40's......
And it's only because I attended dinner at a friend's house who had them. We were all cleaning up the table; and she said, I just need the chargers. I said what the fk is a charger....? Now I know....
They seem to be a waste if you ask me. Just another thing to put in the china closet.....
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| Posted 3/31/21 1:19 PM |
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LuckyStar
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I have both chargers and duvet covers and lest you think I’m fancy there is a guaranteed stream of expletives out of my mouth every time I wash the duvet covers and have to put the duvet back in.
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