The Yarn - Latest Features - A blog by The British Blanket Company

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Pure wool or merino lambswool... what's the difference?

A Herringbone wool blanket is a great way to add a pop of colour to any space. What's so great about wool? Wool really is the most amazing material! You probably...

May 05, 2020 — Bethan John

Rainbow Throw Giveaway!

We've really been cheered up by the sight of rainbow pictures appearing in windows as we take our daily exercise. We'd like to do what we can to spread a...

April 06, 2020 — Bethan John

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Love in the time of Corona

Bringing brightness and cosiness to people's homes is what we do 365 days a year. We'd like to reassure our lovely customers that we will continue to do so during...

March 19, 2020 — Bethan John

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Simple steps to refresh your home for spring

Textiles are an easy way to add fresh colour and pattern to your home, without the commitment of redecorating. Pink Meadow Check throw, £65, The British Blanket Company Throw...

March 12, 2020 — Bethan John

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5 ways to make your bedroom better for sleep

Did you know you spend a third of your life asleep? Making sure you get a good night's rest is one of the simplest ways you can improve your physical...

January 27, 2020 — Bethan John

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Plan the perfect guest room ready for Christmas

As Christmas approaches I experience a creeping awareness of the things in my home that I've been meaning to fix all year, but have never quite found the time! I...

November 14, 2019 — Bethan John

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The British Blanket Company wins Family Business of the Year Award

We are thrilled to announce that The British Blanket Company has been crowned Family Business of the Year for the South West at the 2019 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur of...

October 30, 2019 — Bethan John

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Wool Week 2019: £5 off full-size throws & picnic rugs

The British Blanket Company is a proud member of The Campaign for Wool, supported by The Prince of Wales. Each year, Wool Week shines a spotlight on the wonders of...

October 07, 2019 — Bethan John

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The British Blanket Company is a finalist in The Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Many small businesses are founded from the kitchen table, but ours was founded from the sofa. A boring grey sofa that my brother Joe and I were sitting on one...

September 18, 2019 — Bethan John

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Extra large throws for king size beds now online

Extra large throws for king size beds now online We love receiving customer suggestions for ways we can make The British Blanket Company even better. Bigger blankets and throws for king size /...

August 30, 2019 — Bethan John

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Blanket Style: St John's Hotel, Solihull

Cosy throws from The British Blanket Company are the perfect finishing touch for hotels, and we love receiving photos of the rooms. For our latest project, we were asked to...

July 18, 2019 — Bethan John

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Sunset Shoot at Woolacombe Bay

Where better to photograph our forthcoming collection of new picnic blankets than one of Britain's most beautiful beaches, Woolacombe Bay in North Devon? It's somewhere that holds many memories for...

July 09, 2019 — Bethan John