Recycled Cotton.. who knew it would make a fabulous blanket?

I was randomly introduced to Twirls and Twigs and immediately I wad drawn to their recycled cotton blankets. What exactly is recycled cotton you ask? Well if you have ever been around someone that sews you will find that there are large amounts of fabric left over well the same thing is true when you produce a piece of clothing you end up with bits and pieces and usually those pieces end up in the landfills but in this case it is rewoven into a wonderfully thick and soft fabric that makes for some gorgeous baby blankets.

The Twirls and Twigs Lovebirds blanket came to me in a thick orange recycled cotton with a blue wavy trim and two beautiful appliquéd birds on the front. All of the appliqués and that wonderful blue wavy trim are made from designer leftovers as well. Even the tag comes in the form of recycled paper with a cute little seed tree which you can plant and grow! I think other than the thread used to sew it all together thats pretty much 100% recycled manufacturing. And on top of it.. it looks great and would make for an exceptional stroller blanket or even a crib quilt! I keep ours handy in the living room we use ours as a nap time blanket as welll as a great blanket to sit on while we play on the floor or even in the front yard. Its really sturdy so I don't worry so much about getting an accidental hole in it or having to wash it more often.

Along with their great blankets Twirls and Twigs offers a line of 100% organic cotton onsies and tshirts. I am absolutely in love with the little mushroom shirt as well as the the little blue dino onesie. The tshirts are super soft and brightly colored and all of the dyes are water based and eco friendly.. which I find that people always associate organic with that unbleached cotton look and it just does not have to be that way!

The real highlight of Twirls and Twigs designs is the absolutely gorgeous collection for girls. All of the pieces are made of bamboo, organic cottons, designer fabric leftovers, and left over laces. So those items that are not recycled in nature are organic. No one would even venture to guess that gorgeous little skirt to the left is organic and what little girl would not die to have a twirly looking skirt like that? If they made it in my size I'd wear it as well!

Connor got kind of a neat surprise, though its not shown in their storefront he has been carrying around his own little bird plush that matches his blanket for about a week now. Its made of the same beautiful organic fabric as his blanket and its absolutely adorable. I'll try to get a picture of him with it soon, and if you want one send Twirls and Twigs an email!

Twirls and Twigs collection can be found at their website and you can purchase all of the items directly in their storefront. Use the coupon code dogs7 to get an extra 10% off your purchase!

Twirls and Twigs sent over an extra Lovebirds blanket to give away to one of our readers!

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