Blanket 2: Wool and Satin

My great aunt Beth presented this blanket to me last year. She is originally from Brigham City and has many blankets from this area's woolen mills. Over the years she has redone the satin binding several times and it fits a full-size bed.

I used it last winter and felt a heated difference. People who are allergic to wool should fold their sheet over the top of it. I like the stripes and find the feminine coral a nice light color for a warmish blanket. It was a treasure in Beth's home; I love to look upon it. And a word on satin binding: simply adore it.

Blanket 1: Indian Red and Coral

Because one of my favorite objects is a blanket, here begins a record of my favorites. When we evacuated for the fires a year or so ago, I brought my blankets. This blanket is a happy one. Who would have thought coral and red could be a tandem? Not I. The blanket is also very soft. It is about a twin size comforter. I found it in Jaipur and paid $20. Beside the colors and the feel, I love the weight of it. Soft and light and just cozy enough but not too warm. I took this to the Ritchies on one of my overnights and it was perfect to roll up in. For this reason, I have imagined it rolled like a taquito and strapped to a donkey. I must be riding the animal myself as who else would have this blanket. I think it would look nice in a pitched white tent, à la Out of Africa. In a modern setting, I'd fold it at the base of a clean white linen coverlet.