Aunt Heart Tree Blanket: A Soft Hug for Your Aunt

Aunt Heart Tree Blanket shows the words To my Aunt in pink script above a short letter, and it says what many nieces and nephews find hard to say out loud. The message is a thank you for being an important piece of someone's life, even when you are not close by. It is written for a woman who has always been there, and it asks her to read it as a hug.

The artwork explained

The large pink tree sits in the middle of the blanket, and its crown is made of butterflies that together form a heart. Smaller butterflies drift up around the top and fill the pink border that frames the whole print. The trunk is drawn in black ink, and near its top a small heart reads I ❤ YOU, giving the picture a quiet center. Below the tree, the letter is set in alternating black and pink lines, with some phrases in larger type to pull the eye. The lines begin with I don't know what I did to deserve a special aunt like you and carry through to a line about always being by your side. On the right, the letter continues with thanks for being such an important piece of your life and a promise of love and appreciation. The closing line invites her to wrap herself up in the blanket and consider it a big hug. Butterflies and hearts together suit a gentle, affectionate mood that fits the words.

Who it suits best

This blanket is for nieces and nephews who want to thank an aunt who has been a steady presence in their lives. It also suits a child writing to an aunt who lives in another city, or an adult who has grown closer to an aunt over the years. You will notice the heart tree first, and then the letter that explains it. Aunt Heart Tree Blanket works well for anyone who wants a keepsake that says the words out loud.

When it fits

This is a good choice for an aunt's birthday, a holiday, or a visit you have been missing. It also works as a thank you after she has helped you through a hard time or a long stretch apart. Give it to her, then let her read the letter slowly and wrap herself up while she does. The Fleece Throw Blanket, Sherpa Throw Blanket, Fleece Blanket, and Sherpa Blanket styles all carry the same printed design.