Help me shop for a new comforter?

Happygrl · 05-31-2013, 02:03 PM

I need some new bedding. What we have now isn't very old, maybe 1.5 years, but I've never really liked it. I thought I would...but its just so...NOT T1.

This is the set we used to have. I loved the brightness of it when it was new but it dulled out over time. I also loved the feel of it--smooth and great for sensory input.

This is our current set. (Not our bed, this is from the packaging.)

I really like this set. I like the colors. And it looks happy. But...#1...its not smooth and fun to rub on.

#2...they don't sell many pillows to go with it. I could probably track down pillows or fabrics that would coordinate but I'd really rather not have to do so.

DH isn't really particular, his only requirement is that he doesn't have to hear me complain about it.

So...anyone want to help me?

backtobasicsmum · 05-31-2013, 02:08 PM

What color are the walls in your bedroom?

Happygrl · 05-31-2013, 02:19 PM

Blue. But we are moving within the year, so that will be changing.

---------- Post added at 03:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:14 PM ----------

Oh, and I'd prefer a comforter over a quilt because I like the squishiness. (Can you tell I like my sensory input??

)

But I'd be okay with a quilt, too.

RiverRock · 05-31-2013, 02:21 PM

I really like the last set you linked and... it's 100% cotton!!!!! When I was looking for a set I was surprised by how hard it was to find 100% cotton. I would think you could easily find smooth, and silky feeling sheets and pillowcases to coordinate. You might even grow to like the nubby texture of the cover.

I couldn't see the image of the current set you have.

backtobasicsmum · 05-31-2013, 02:24 PM

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...02135&COL=1029

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...202128&COL=100

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...207425&COL=445

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...07866&COL=4033

RiverRock · 05-31-2013, 02:27 PM

Oooh, I love that first set for me...or the second set. My walls are green so I could do either. But this is about Tricia's bedroom.

eta: The third set looks the most T1 to me.

Happygrl · 05-31-2013, 04:15 PM

Oh, that third set may be a contender! I like the others...but I prefer a more traditional look. Those are a bit too hip for me.

The third one, though, is happy and a very similar look to the Target quilt. On the upper end of my budget but with one of their 20% off coupons....

I'll head to the store tomorrow to see if they have it in stock to look at.

Aerynne · 05-31-2013, 04:19 PM

We like Ikea because they have comforters and comforter covers so you can change out the comforters by season but use the same cover. Also they are fairly inexpensive. Like anything here? http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/ca...extiles/10680/

I like all-white bedding, personally- I never get tired of it.

05-31-2013, 02:19 PM	#3
Happygrl Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Back in the Hoosier State Posts: 8,301	Re: Help me shop for a new comforter? Blue. But we are moving within the year, so that will be changing. ---------- Post added at 03:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:14 PM ---------- Oh, and I'd prefer a comforter over a quilt because I like the squishiness. (Can you tell I like my sensory input?? ) But I'd be okay with a quilt, too. __________________ ~Tricia~ ENFP & Type 1 Wife to Jim 01/08/00 Mama to Elizabeth 10/01/04, Benjamin 01/27/08 and Matthew 04/25/10 Facebook

05-31-2013, 02:21 PM	#4
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Help me shop for a new comforter? I really like the last set you linked and... it's 100% cotton!!!!! When I was looking for a set I was surprised by how hard it was to find 100% cotton. I would think you could easily find smooth, and silky feeling sheets and pillowcases to coordinate. You might even grow to like the nubby texture of the cover. I couldn't see the image of the current set you have. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock. Last edited by RiverRock; 05-31-2013 at 02:23 PM.

05-31-2013, 02:24 PM	#5
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: Help me shop for a new comforter? http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...02135&COL=1029 http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...202128&COL=100 http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...207425&COL=445 http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...07866&COL=4033 __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

05-31-2013, 02:27 PM	#6
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Help me shop for a new comforter? Oooh, I love that first set for me...or the second set. My walls are green so I could do either. But this is about Tricia's bedroom. eta: The third set looks the most T1 to me. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock. Last edited by RiverRock; 05-31-2013 at 02:31 PM.

05-31-2013, 04:15 PM	#7
Happygrl Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Back in the Hoosier State Posts: 8,301	Re: Help me shop for a new comforter? Oh, that third set may be a contender! I like the others...but I prefer a more traditional look. Those are a bit too hip for me. The third one, though, is happy and a very similar look to the Target quilt. On the upper end of my budget but with one of their 20% off coupons.... I'll head to the store tomorrow to see if they have it in stock to look at. __________________ ~Tricia~ ENFP & Type 1 Wife to Jim 01/08/00 Mama to Elizabeth 10/01/04, Benjamin 01/27/08 and Matthew 04/25/10 Facebook

05-31-2013, 02:03 PM	#1
Happygrl Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Back in the Hoosier State Posts: 8,301	Help me shop for a new comforter? I need some new bedding. What we have now isn't very old, maybe 1.5 years, but I've never really liked it. I thought I would...but its just so...NOT T1. This is the set we used to have. I loved the brightness of it when it was new but it dulled out over time. I also loved the feel of it--smooth and great for sensory input. This is our current set. (Not our bed, this is from the packaging.) I really like this set. I like the colors. And it looks happy. But...#1...its not smooth and fun to rub on. #2...they don't sell many pillows to go with it. I could probably track down pillows or fabrics that would coordinate but I'd really rather not have to do so. DH isn't really particular, his only requirement is that he doesn't have to hear me complain about it. So...anyone want to help me? __________________ ~Tricia~ ENFP & Type 1 Wife to Jim 01/08/00 Mama to Elizabeth 10/01/04, Benjamin 01/27/08 and Matthew 04/25/10 Facebook

05-31-2013, 02:08 PM	#2
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: Help me shop for a new comforter? What color are the walls in your bedroom? __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

05-31-2013, 04:19 PM	#8
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Help me shop for a new comforter? We like Ikea because they have comforters and comforter covers so you can change out the comforters by season but use the same cover. Also they are fairly inexpensive. Like anything here? http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/ca...extiles/10680/ I like all-white bedding, personally- I never get tired of it. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

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