My Comforter Is Too Short

By

rielyjc

What size king do you have? Kings come in two sizes a standard king and and California king. the Cali king is about 8 inches longer that could be the problem.

By

TXBetty

I say return it. I just purchased a full sized blanket for a queen bed because I didn't want the blanket hanging down low on the sides of my bed. It's 100% cotton and I told he sales lady at JC Penny that I was concerned about it shrinking. She told me to wash it and if it shrunk to return it. Luckily it did not shrink.

By

nini5

Thank you for all the wonderful idea's. I definitely found some answer's. I love the picture of Loca Lee. I have two dachshund's and a dachshund mix that moved in last week - homeless, the best I can determine - he dug under our fence to get in our yard, apparently choosing us as his new family. Since we live near a lot of wood's, he was probably dumped, since no one is claiming him. Again, thank you all. Susie

By Allison (Guest Post)

I think you should consider trying to return the bedding to the store. If the product does not do what is is advertised to do, such as fit a certain size bed, then the store ought to give you a refund, whether the bedding is washed or unwashed.

I did this for my bedroom and will do it again when I change comforters...I bought 3 comforters (on sale for a total of $45 and used one comforter as it was supposed to be (on the bed); and then I cut the bottom 1/3 off another one and hand stitched the cut edges of both. (could machine stitch) and pulled that one over the pillows (my comforters had a ruffled edge and it brought a ruffle up at the pillow. The hand sewn edge at the headboard. The other piece left over was used as an extra blanket to go under the comforter for extra warmth (we live in the Northeast where it is cold). The last comforter was used as follows: I cut the bottom end off and put wide bias tape on the back and used as a valance on my double window. (I have a king size comforter) and the rest was used as an extra blanket. Could be used as curtains if needed. I really love the look. Maybe this will at least give you some ideas. You have the shams; so maybe you could still use them as shams or bureau coverings.

By cindy (Guest Post)

I have this problem a lot because my mattress is extra thick and the comforter does not lay right. I have a dust ruffle on the bottom of the bed, then I simply turn the comforter side to side instead of up and down. This makes it fit the top and it is only a little shorter on the sides. Hope this idea helps.

By Trish (Guest Post)

Why not get some material that doesn't need the edges folded over, (felt etc.) cut it to "added" length needed & "glue" that new piece to the end of the comforter, that you will put "under" the pillow shams.
In the winter, just put the "warm" end at your feet, for added warmth!

This is Loca Lee, our dashaud.shepard mix! She's as wierd as her mix! We got her at the F.A.I.R. animal adoption, that goes into "dog" stores on weekends, so people can adopt right there! Makes it easier for some.
She's 4 now & "loves" this pillow! She just can't figure out why everyone "laughs" when they look at her.....

If you sew, you could add a fabric header or top to the comforter which would go under the shams and co-ordinate with the comforter. You could also lay an afghan down at the top of the comforter in front of or under the shams. Another option is to fold the flat sheet top edge over the comforter, as seen in many displays of bedding. It is quite lovely done this way. Please see the display here:

http://tinyurl.com/7hcwk

Maryanne
http://www.teapotcottage.com

By Sharon,Ky (Guest Post)

The "thing" nowdays is to fold the comforter down with the top sheet showing, sort of as if the bed were turned down to get back into.Still use the Shams and if you have matching throw pillows put them on.I wonder if this trend came about because so many comforters are made short when they are bought. Another pretty thing I've seen is a wicker tray with a fancy little tea set sitting on the bed.