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Need a wool blanket for my bed

1930artdeco

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A quilt probably would be better and fancier. Try an antique store or a boutique store that deals in household items.

Mike
 

de Stokesay

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While I have a handmade feather-filled duvet and two quilts on my bed (I suspect it gets colder here than it does there) you can't go wrong with feathers. Unless you are allergic to them of course. Another option if you want wool might be a surplus wool blanket from one of the European armies. These can be 4-6 pounds though so if you're looking for light weight this might not be your best bet. If you go the wool blanket route, try to get one that is all wool, not a blend, as it will be warmer.

de Stokesay
 

RegentSt1965

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Saw Tanner Goods blanket (Pendleton wool) at Son Of a Stag in London yesterday. Very nice. One left. I was in to finally splash on a BR Khaki N1 :)
 

Pinhead

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I use a WW1 Army blanket underneath a quilt -- good and heavy and substantial. A Pullman blanket is also good.

I have tooooo many vintage military surplus wool blankets from all over the world. Some of them weigh up to five pounds. They are often my best friends.
 

Tomasso

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In lieu of a wool blanket you might consider a down duvet. Just throwin' that out there......;)
 

GHT

I'll Lock Up
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If you want to pay some serious money, for a good investment: The Wool Company has to be the place to go.
But, if you are on a budget, The Royal Plush blanket at Walmart, @ just twenty five bucks, takes some beating.
Of course, you don't have to have the traditional bed blanket. Here's a Scottish Wallace Tartan on E-Bay for just £25.
 
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I really like the looks of the Pendleton blankets, but use an old Swedish army surplus one that I got for 12 bucks. Don't have any worries about ruining it in the wash in case the baby pukes or pees on it.

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Seth Byrnes

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I gotta 2nd Pinhead, Baron n' Lizzie's posts. Military wool blankets seem to be the most cost-effective in terms of money-for-warmth value.

Try some of these:

http://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/british-blanket-subdued-colours-used/16414
Brit blankets are really good, not too thick but very warm. Easy to carry around the house with you if you're chilly at home.

http://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/british-blanket-bright-colour-used/16415
I have two of these - one lime green and one cream with blue stripes. Same as subdued ones, but colourful!

Varusteleka has some AWESOME gear. I've bought from them 5 or so times now, always friendly and accommodating with requests.

http://sportsmansguide.ca/net/cb/new-swiss-style-military-wool-blanket.aspx?a=1123939
These are supposed to be THE thing if you want a wool blanket for everyday use!

http://sportsmansguide.ca/net/cb/4-military-surplus-style-60x80-wool-blankets-gray.aspx?a=713463
Four blankets for 35 bucks? Good deal, says I!

My favorite, though, are recycle wool russian blankets. If you can find them, they're 1/2'' thick and warmer than you'll ever believe. I put one on my bed under the fitted sheet for extra softness, keeps my back warm all night. I have one of the British ones on top of my duvet. I'm never at a loss for warmth!
 
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CataWhatas

New in Town
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The 4 for $35 blankets are rather nice for price. They aren't the warmest of the options - but they work nicely, wash well and put up with being used as the walls of a chair fort. Which may not be a most important consideration, but I think if people used chair forts more, we might all be happier. But, they are very portable and sturdy. Good for football and soccer watching, or picnics.
 

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