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Anonymous wrote:I got some Sew Lush Fleece fabric from Joann's. And I didn't need to sew the edge. So much cheaper than buying a blanket. Right now it's $8.99 a yard (57" wide). We always struggled getting a blanket large enough for DH and I to snuggle under together on the couch. I bought 3 yards (so almost 9ft x 5 ft) for less than $30.

Our cats loved the blanket so much, I had to go buy them their own.

PS- if it's not on sale, download the Joann's app. They have crazy good coupons on there.

https://www.joann.com/fabric/fleece-fabric/?prefn1=type&prefv1=Sew%20Lush&icn=Vis_Nav_Fleece&ici=SewLush

And I've washed them several times. No pilling, no static.

I'm descended from a long line of accomplishrd Pennsylvania Dutch quilters and own several hand stitched antique quilts...and I still love my minky blankets. The more covers to choose from, the better.

Anonymous wrote:I got some Sew Lush Fleece fabric from Joann's. And I didn't need to sew the edge. So much cheaper than buying a blanket. Right now it's $8.99 a yard (57" wide). We always struggled getting a blanket large enough for DH and I to snuggle under together on the couch. I bought 3 yards (so almost 9ft x 5 ft) for less than $30.

Our cats loved the blanket so much, I had to go buy them their own.

PS- if it's not on sale, download the Joann's app. They have crazy good coupons on there.

https://www.joann.com/fabric/fleece-fabric/?prefn1=type&prefv1=Sew%20Lush&icn=Vis_Nav_Fleece&ici=SewLush

I got some Sew Lush Fleece fabric from Joann's. And I didn't need to sew the edge. So much cheaper than buying a blanket. Right now it's $8.99 a yard (57" wide). We always struggled getting a blanket large enough for DH and I to snuggle under together on the couch. I bought 3 yards (so almost 9ft x 5 ft) for less than $30.

Our cats loved the blanket so much, I had to go buy them their own.

PS- if it's not on sale, download the Joann's app. They have crazy good coupons on there.

Plush blankets are made from plastic. You are basically wearing a glorified trash bag lol. But, hey they are glorious at first, not so much after washing. What I like about them is that they are disposable and cheap enough to enjoy them get rid of without guilt after the next new thing comes out. Although my favorite blanket right now is an extremely fine down filled plush that wasn’t cheap. Eventually, I will go back to having at least one natural material blanket available as I like the other textures as well.

I've never been really comfortable with electric current right next to my body. I like space heaters and old quilts, but I'm glad you are cozy, PP.

Y'all, we bought PLUSH ELECTRIC BLANKETS. I can barely leave my bed.

Anonymous wrote:Kohl's The Big One plush throws: https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1944597/the-big-one-super-soft-plush-throw.jsp?color=Dogs&prdPV=1

They come in different sizes/colors, just search on the site.

Hideous

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Anonymous wrote:This thread makes me sad. I have hand knitted blankets and quilts from my great grandmother, grandmother, mother, and aunts. I use them every day. What did you have before that you got rid of everything? I have carried these mementos across continents!

My family has always been to poor to own hand knitted blankets.

Yeah mine too.

lol. My mother grew up in a shack on the border. Too poor? I can play that game if you want.

You are all insufferable. I have quilts and knits too original pp. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy a big plush blanket. I have a hand sewn quilt from Grammy, a blanket I knit for dd and blanket from Costco on my sofa. If a person didn't happen to have such heirlooms that says nothing bad about them. If they happen to have both that says nothing bad about them.

Poor people can knit. Let people own the blankets they have and want jesus. Everything on dcum turns into a class war.

Anonymous wrote:The static buildup on these things is unreal. Turn the lights off and watch the sparks fly.

I never have that problem. Maybe check the humidity levels in your house in winter.

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Anonymous wrote:had to look up but these sound like they are awful in terms of synthetic microscopic fibers and environment (waterways, ocean, build up in organisms).

Oh Jesus.

Aren’t some of these synthetic fiber things made from recycled plastics?

I love Berkshire Blankets and get them from Homegoods

https://berkshireblanket.com/collections/extra-fluffy-fabric

I strongly dislike those blankets. Yes, they feel nice to the touch but I prefer natural fibers. Too much static and they wreak havoc on my hair. Plus I always end up overheated and sweaty.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread makes me sad. I have hand knitted blankets and quilts from my great grandmother, grandmother, mother, and aunts. I use them every day. What did you have before that you got rid of everything? I have carried these mementos across continents!

My family has always been to poor to own hand knitted blankets.

Yeah mine too.

lol. My mother grew up in a shack on the border. Too poor? I can play that game if you want.

The static buildup on these things is unreal. Turn the lights off and watch the sparks fly.

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Anonymous wrote:Kohl's The Big One plush throws: https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1944597/the-big-one-super-soft-plush-throw.jsp?color=Dogs&prdPV=1

They come in different sizes/colors, just search on the site.

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Could they not make them any uglier? Seriously, WTF with the stupid patterns and colors? What's wrong with solids or something normal looking?

There are solids if you search on the site. That was just the first version that came up.

Example: https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2029480/the-big-one-super-soft-plush-blanket.jsp?color=Ivory&prdPV=1

I prefer natural materials. These are nice, and still very soft and warm. Less...microfiber.

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/fraas-solid-cashmere-throw-100-exclusive?ID=2676094&RecProdZonePos=prodrec-1&LinkType=prodrec_pdpza&RecProdZoneDesc=RR-CMIO-RT-POC|RR-CMIO|prodrec_pdpza|RR

Less... money in my wallet after buying one of those rather than the plush blanket. About $250 less.

LOL my thoughts exactly. I clicked that link and literally laughed out loud.