counterpane

Quilted bed topper

A counterpane is a bedspread or coverlet, typically decorative and used as the outermost layer of bedding.

The word is old-fashioned, appearing mainly in period literature: She smoothed the counterpane and fluffed the pillows.

bedding

blanket

Soft bed covering

sheets · pillowcase · pillow · shams · bedskirt · mattress · bolster · eiderdown · comforter · throw

quilting

patchwork

Fabric scraps sewn together

blocks · squares · hexagons · binding · backing · applique · needlework · template · thimble · seams

decorative

embroidery

Decorative stitching on fabric

  • brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
  • damaskReversible figured fabric
  • jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile

tapestry · paisley · toile · chintz · lace · motif · ornamentation · monogram · crewelwork · candlewick

textile

fabric

Woven or knit material

  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • linenFlax-derived textile

silk · wool · thread · yarn · twill · herringbone · basketweave · woven · knit · interlace

comfort

warmth

Heat you feel

plushness · nestling · restfulness · repose · soothing · layering · cocooning · tucking · swaddling

Categories
Opposites
bedding layer position

counterpanefitted sheet

Elasticized mattress covering

bottom sheet · undersheet · mattress pad · mattress cover · mattress protector

Family

bedspread, coverlet

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G