January is the month to hit all the sales for tablecloths, napkins, place mats, etc.  If you want to expand your inventory on these items and add to the elegance of your dinner parties or family dinners, this is the month to get out and check out sale prices. 

A good linen tablecloth could cost you in the range of $100 and up; however, there are some cotton blend and polyester blends that are wash and go and look very nice.  If you are someone who does not have time on their hands, I would suggest the later.  If you wash them separately and take care of them, they look very nice and last a long time.  The pure linen tablecloths require special care.  They must be washed in cold water and ironed on high when slightly damp. 

Jacquard and Damask are also popular tablecloths.  Jacquard has variegated patterns that are achieved by weavng the design into the fabric itself.  Damask tablecloths are woven to achieve bars of lustrous tone-on-tone color, and are reversible with a subtle sheen.

Treat yourself to a day of shopping or just looking.  Most all of my tablecloths have been given to me or bought from the sale table!!!

Have fun.

Gogi