Wednesday, June 29, 2011

sheets. second time's a charm?


I bought new sheets. 
again. 
I am washing them now so I can get them on the bed & get rid of my new current sheets..
I recently got new bedding (pictures soon), so to complete the look I needed to get new sheets. Already over budget, I was looking for a bargain. I found one!... Or so I thought... I bought a set of Queen sheets at Ross. %100 Egyptian Combed Cotton / 400 thread count / white for a steal at $22!! 

They were super soft and comfy so I was thrilled. However, not long after we began using them, they began to get little tiny balls on the fabric. Not good! Not soft & comfy! 

I'm not sure what made them do this.. Maybe it was the combed cotton?? Maybe it's just because sometimes you just get what you pay for..

So, I saved up a little more and began looking again. I found these -------v


at Stein Mart. With a coupon I paid $48. I am hoping that the Sateen finish is better than the combed cotton. 

We will see! Do you have any secrets for what to look for when buying sheets? Do tell!!

4 comments:

  1. Hey Sweet Rhiannon! I have heard of that problem with sheets...someone told me that using fabric softener makes them get those little balls. Just a thought! :)

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  2. Jenn! Thanks for the tip! I do use fabric softener.. Maybe that's what did it. Hmm..

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  3. Hey Rhiannon! I like to get the "Sateen" vs. Egyptian cotton myself and have never had a problem! Hope your newer ones stay "newer" longer! :)

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  4. Hey Sweet Rhiannon! I have heard of that problem with sheets...someone told me that using fabric softener makes them get those little balls. Just a thought! :)

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