Autumn Leaves Blanket for Cozy Fall Evenings

Autumn Leaves Blanket shows a scatter of red, orange, gold and cream leaves across the fleece, with no words printed on it. The design lets the color and shape do the talking, like a walk through the woods in October. It is made for anyone who counts down to the first cool evening of the year.

Note: the gift tag shown in the photo are for styling only and not included.

The design piece by piece

Maple leaves in deep crimson and burnt orange sit beside oak leaves in softer brown and pale gold. Smaller birch and elm leaves fill the gaps, turning and overlapping as if a breeze just passed through. Acorns and small pinecones are tucked between them, adding texture to the spread. The leaves sit on a warm cream ground that keeps the reds from feeling heavy. The style is painterly and loose, with no two leaves quite alike. Together the pieces read as a single autumn scene, the kind you would find on a forest floor after the first hard frost.

Everyday moments

The pattern catches the eye first in a living room, where the warm tones pick up the colors of a wooden armchair or a rust-colored pillow. People who decorate with the seasons will notice how easily it matches a fall wreath or a bowl of gourds. In the evening, you can drape Autumn Leaves Blanket over your legs while you read, or tuck it around the shoulders of whoever has taken the sofa. Many people keep this kind of throw on the couch from September through November, then bring it out again the moment the heat clicks on for the year.

When you need a gift

This is a natural choice for a housewarming in the fall, or for a neighbor who loves to set out pumpkins and dried flowers on the porch. It also suits a host who wants something seasonal for the Thanksgiving table or the family room where everyone gathers after dinner. You can present it folded with a candle or a jar of apple butter. The Printed design comes in the fleece and sherpa styles, so you can choose the texture that feels right for the person receiving it.