Thank you so much for the offer of a fleece throw. It’s so kind of you!

In fact I’ve very good commercial fleeces on both sofas, which Emma much loves, as she does the bed in her pen (to the extent that when I have to board her, for Archon, say, the kennel guy comments on how much she loves the bed.)

Sadly they are far less gorgeous than the ones you describe. I especially admire the dark blue blanket with the Japanese dragonflies; yet another reason to be jealous of Matt. Our fleeces do the job very well, though.

Thanks again!

I also keep a large throw on the couch. I make mine using 100% polyester fleece which makes it soft and comfy, warm in winter and not too bad in the summer and perfect in the spring and fall, and most importantly nigh on indestructable. I have tested my blankets on puppies and babies and am pleased to say, they hold up beautifully. They can go from couch to washer (often in a load with baking soda if not Pine-Sol to get out any odors or…stains) and back to the couch looking as good as new. Eowyn nibbles on the knotted fringe but everything is still attached!

If you would be interested in such an item for your home, let me know. I’d need the approximate dimensions of your couch, color scheme, and what kind of decorations you’d like. Mine is red with yellow celestials on it, very Gypsy. Matt has his own blanket in dark blue with Japanese style dragonflies. I have made them intricate and simple. Just holler if I should throw one together for you and Emma Dog. ^_^