The brainchild of industrious entrepreneur Kristen Wentrcek, Brooklyn-based Wintercheck Factory focuses on repurposing remnants to a new stately form. The one-off 212 Deadquilts are handcrafted from “printed fabrics unearthed from textile warehouses across America,” which have been sewn to a super-soft nylon backing. Each handsome quilt is a one-off, rendering this gift truly unique.
Pendleton Woolen Mills’ relationship with Native Americans goes back six generations, when designer Joe Rawnsley spent years researching native culture, from the Southwest to Northwestern Oregon. Rawnsley noted colors and patterns that held the most meaning to the tribes, and interpreted these designs into Pendleton’s weaving processes, originally using blankets for trade with the natives. Invest in an American classic with Pendleton’s soft terry cloth …
When shopping for new parents, blankets and burp cloths are a sure bet. Cozy, necessary and useful in so many situations, you can never have too many. This happy geometric set from Kitty & Sparrow is made in Australia from 100% premium organic cotton and squiggled with happy droplets of cerulean blue and lemon yellow, sure to make even the most styley of infants happy.
