Which Christmas throw pillow cover is best?
Instead of switching out pillows that take up a lot of space in the closet this holiday season, consider picking up some new Christmas throw pillow covers. A pillow cover is easy to slip over the pillows you already have, and when it comes time to put them away again, they fold up nicely for easy storage. The Afirmly Christmas Blessing Throw Pillow Cover Pair is a festive set with a fun wintry pattern perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
What to know before you buy a Christmas throw pillow cover
Cover size vs. pillow size
The standard square throw pillow is 18 inches or 20 inches, but the size can range from 16 to 24 inches. The dimensions for rectangular pillows are different, so be sure to check the size of your pillow against the size of the cover before purchasing.
To make the pillow look fluffy and full, it should be 2 inches bigger than the cover you are using for it. For example, if you have a 20-inch pillow insert, you should use an 18-inch pillow cover.
Fabrics
A Christmas throw pillow cover is usually made from a soft, washable material. Popular options include polyester, linen, canvas, cotton or a cotton blend. All of these materials are durable, making them excellent choices for throw pillows that get a lot of use on the couch.
Style
Christmas decor tends to lean toward a modern design with clean lines and elegant accents or vintage-inspired iconography with classic imagery and text. Some covers can even be embroidered with your family’s name for an extra personal touch, though these personalized covers are often more expensive.
Modern, vintage-inspired and personalized covers can all feature fun imagery or phrases like “Merry Christmas” across the front, so it depends on the vibe you’re going for. If you can’t quite decide which way to go, plaid patterns are a practical compromise that invokes modern and vintage vibes with a farmhouse feel to it.
What to look for in a quality Christmas throw pillow cover
Full set of four
A full set of four pillow covers gives you more for your money and guarantees that all your throw pillows will match. Full sets can come in one print or four different designs, the latter of which is great if you have fewer than four pillows to cover but want to change up the design year after year.
Embroidery
An embroidered pillow cover looks extra cozy, especially for the holiday season when cozy goes a long way. Embroidery can mean a soft, raised design to give the presentation a little depth or well-detailed sewing that sits flat on the fabric but adds a homemade feel to it. Embroidered designs look high-end but don’t always cost more.
Invisible zipper
The zipper closure should be well-concealed so that it looks just like the other seams. This is best achieved by an ultra-thin, perfectly aligned lip of fabric over the zippered area …read more
Source:: The Mercury News – Entertainment
