Sliding quilt -any one else have this problem?

11 years ago

Recently removed my footboard, and cannot put it back until repaired (although was hoping to figure out how to use the headboard w/o it as room is small). At the same time, purchased a quilt which does NOT at all stay in place; it slides all over. This one replaces a 100% cotton quilt which did move around some but not as much, and is over the same sheets and down blanket. I use the top cover when sleeping which makes this so frustrating, as this new 80% cotton, 20% polly one is ALL over the place and often ends up partly on the floor. To make it worse, the matching standard shams, which I drove to another part of my state to get as none of the home stores anywhere near had any, are mismarked and mislabled and are really queen sized... my pillows are just lost inside these cases, so now I need bigger pillows! The first week or so, the movement just surprised me, in the last couple weeks I've been trying to get used to it because I adore the quilt's pattern and colors, but it has suddenly dawned on me that I don't think I can tolerate this much longer. Is it because my footboard is off, or could the 20% polly make the difference?? Has no one else ever had this problem? I don't remember ever hearing anyone else ever complain about sliding quilts. Don't want to complain to the store about the quilt and try to return it if it's the missing footboard that's the problem. On the other hand, hate to replace the footboard and find still have the problem - and too late to do anything about the quilt....?

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wendy2shoes

11 years ago

I would whipstitch a flannel sheet on one side of the quilt, or wash the beejesus out of it in hot water.

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Debbie Laird
11 years ago
I, for one, don't think a footboard would make a big difference. Our quilt and blankets slide, but not as much as they did when we had a velour blanket. I'm guessing the slide is due to the combo of fabric of the quilt and the sheets. Just saying different sheets may make a diff, but that would be a different experiment. If it were me, I would purchase a different quilt, 100% cotton, before resorting to the foot board. If it is the fabric, you would feel more justified returning the sliding quilt and be much happier in the end.
maire_cate
11 years ago
When DD was little we removed the footboard for the same reason. We bought a bed frame from the mattress store and an adaptor so that we could attach the headboard. We sold that years ago when we replaced her furniture so I can't take a photo of it.

As for the quilt sliding - I've never had that problem but I guess it's possible that if the footboard and mattress were close together it could help keep it in place at the bottom. I wonder if it would help if you placed something between the down and the quilt that offered a little friction - like the cushion stuff they sell for kitchen cabinets - or even a long, narrow strip of rug pad that you placed across the bed.
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Fun2BHere
11 years ago
Do you tuck the quilt in at the foot of the bed? That's what I do and I have no problem with sliding. I think my quilt may be 100% cotton, though.
tuesday_2008
11 years ago
Mine never slide. Because I refuse to put anything on my bed that remotes resembles poly, satin, or silk. Must have cotton or a good cotton blend and they never slide. My comforters are either topping a velour blanket or cotton sheets.

There was a trend a few years back where just about every piece of bedding cover you looked at was slick and shiny. I cannot breathe in a bed like that.
funkyart
11 years ago
I have a king EF pebble silk quilt on my queen bed-- and yes, it slides a bit -- and interestingly, it slides more when there are two in bed than one. The pebble quilting gives it some texture and grab but the extra weight of the king quilt gives it some momentum once it starts going.

I love the idea of tucking it in-- except that I like to kick my feet out under the covers. I am going to try it but I can see myself throwing a little kicking fit in the middle of the night lol.
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peegee
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11 years ago
Was going to try the hot water, but in looking at that tag again of 20% polly, had to wonder why I would have bought it in the first place - always buy all cotton. Luckily still have the packaging, and guess what? It clearly states 100% cotton. So will be contacting the store. Thanks so much for your replies! Maire_cate, I'm going to file away that idea of a narrow strip of rug pad to try in the future! And Funky, I also need to have my feet able to move-all the more reason why the quilt needs to not be prone to sliding about. Again, thanks all!

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