Abstract: A low-cost bedspread to permit fresh sheets and blanket to be fitted on the bed when the bedspread is removed, said bedspread comprising as the lining for the bedspread a fitted sheet having elastic strip material sewn to its lower edge adapting the encasing of the mattress and the lining having a bedspread sewn thereto along a rectangular seam to said fitted sheet within a spaced marginal portion between said seam and the mattress to permit the covering of one or more pillows beneath said bedspread at the top of the mattress. After stripping the bedding the assembly of the fitted lining and bedspread the assembly is quickly fitted about the mattress to provide the appearance of a completely made bed. Preferably the seam which sews the bedspread to the fitted lining is a double seam to assure that there be no unintended separation of the spread from the lining due to catching or snagging. In a preferred embodiment a double skirt is gathered and ruffled is provided to enhance the appearance of the spread.