Really Even My New Blanket?

I am trying to decide if I like my new blanket. Is this the right spot for it? Is the floor more comfy without it. Can I have a moment of peace to think about it? Of course not, that was too much to expect. Pictures must be taken.

Mama made us a blanket

We are not sure what to think of our blanket. We do not tend to embrace change, but it is soft. After all we are the king and queen of fleece, can we embrace yarn?

Mama started a couple of experiments a while back and then stopped when they were not headed in the direction she wanted. She was considering pulling them out, but I have been trying to sit on and snuggle on the cat afghan she is making for a family member. I must say while I objected to her not making a dog afghan, the cats are remarkably comfortable and I cannot begin to see why I cannot use it while she is working on it.

Ok so I have a tendency to claw and chew a bit and this yarn is more delicate than the yarn she used for my blanket. I am resisting not getting to choose my own blanket. I think the cat one would suit me.

Shelties and Fleece

A few years ago, my Aunt and I bought yards of sports themed and other printed fleece to make blankets for Christmas presents. She sewed hems on the fabric and these blankets have become popular items. My husband has several from his favorite sports teams. We drape the couches with them to reduce the amount of Sheltie hair that becomes a permanent fixture on the furniture. When guests are coming it is easy to take the blankets off for an extra cleaning and give our guests a few less Sheltie hairs on their clothes.

The shelties have become very attached to the fleece blankets. Bailey was the first to discover the comfort of these blankets and realize with a little encouragement and nudging he could have them perfectly aligned for his comfort. Neither Katy nor Bailey seems to realize that the blankets are not theirs, but designed for human comfort and warmth. Bailey was thrilled when he got his own Patriots blanket, made from a remnant for his birthday. This only confirmed his suspicions that he was entitled to all the fleece, not just what my Aunt made for him. My Mom aided his belief by bringing him another fleece blanket that we keep on the bed for him.

The fleece blankets have proven a better alternative to his original attachment to our afghans. I had to have a crochet afghan repaired before I realized he was even near it. He had taken to cuddling with it and catching his claws in it when my husband used the afghan on the couch. With the abundance of fleece, his attraction for yarn products has been reduced. He would much rather a fleece blanket to a knitted or crocheted afghan. Since his claws do much less damage to the fleece, I am glad he made this choice on his own.

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