Bed holds great importance for most of us as we expect to have a night full of rest and sound sleep over it. This is why we make sure that the material or fabric over which we lie down is comfortable and also looks attractive. Across nations and cultures, many different names are given to bedclothes that we find laid over the bed. Two of such are bedspread and quilt that has some similarities between them thus confusing some people. This article attempts to make clear the difference between a bedspread and a quilt depending upon their appearance and function.