For some of us more fortunate Canadians, the daffodils, crocuses and colourful spring bulbs are finally bursting into colour. For the rest of us, there is hope. The sun is sticking around a little longer, the snow melting back further and further. While we are still far from seeing spring flowers, we can feel it. It's time to open the windows again. Time to clean the grime from the sills and chase winter away. It's time to breathe life into our homes again! Quail Cottage Amenities can help bring Spring in your homes with our lovely, fresh & floral bed linens from Cuddle Down.

The bright apple green print of our Organic Green Leaves is bright and cheerful. Made from 200 Thread count 100% organic cotton, it is soft, hypoallergenic and skin friendly, and produced sustainably.

For a softer take on Spring, our Organic Florina line of bed linens blends soothing hues of mauves, pinks, and meadow greens. 100% organic cotton and 200 thread count, ensure that these linens are soft to the touch and completely chemical free.

 Lastly, our newest bed linens boast bursts of purple and yellow and truly capture the essence of Spring's bounty. Made from Cuddle Down's luxurious 200 thread count, 100% cotton percale weave, the Bethany line of bed linens are soft, long lasting, and very beautiful. Mix and match with our Percale Deluxe Solids to create your own fresh look.

Choosing the perfect bedding can be intimidating... thread counts, different weaves, cotton, bamboo, polyester, organic... so many choices. So how do you choose?

Popular belief leads us to choose our sheets based solely on thread count... the higher the thread count-the better, right? Wrong. While thread count does tell us the number of threads per square inch, it does not tell us quality, feel, or composition. There are actually 4 factors that we recommend you to consider when selecting the dreamiest bed linens for your needs.

#1. Type & and Quality of Fiber

Organic? If you suffer from sensitive skin or allergies, or prefer green products in your home, organic cottons are grown, harvested, manufactured, and packaged according to strict guidelines. Our Cuddle Down Organic Bed Linens have been GOTS certified... from the soil-seed-weaving-finishing are chemical and pesticide free.

Bamboo? Bamboo fibers have millions of micro-sized gaps which enable it to "breathe" better than cotton. The fibres expand when warm to allow skin to breathe and contract when cool to create more warmth. By doing so they adjust to your unique perfect sleeping temperature. They are also extremely soft and have incredible moisture wicking capabilities. See our 300TC Bamboo bedding sets.

Polyester? Polyester is a synthetic (man-made) fiber widely used in bed linens. It is easier to produce (than cotton), durable, and extremely cost effective. Used alone, it makes a crunchy sheet that often makes for a sweaty sleep. However, when combined with cotton, the polyester yarn gives the cotton a greater degree of elasticity. This is what makes a poly-cotton blend sheet less likely to crease after washing. It also helps hold the linen's shape and prevents shrinkage. Poly-cotton blends are most commonly found in motels/hotels/lodges who need a cost-effective product that can withstand heavy usage. Our Hospitality line of polyester-cotton blends have been tried and tested in large-scale hotels...they can withstand heavy laundering and continue to feel smooth and look fabulous.

#2. Where it is Woven

#4. Thread Count

The most common mistake made when choosing bedding is that a higher thread count makes a better sheet... this is FALSE. Thread Count tells us the number of threads per square inch. And whether or not a 1000 TC is "better" than a 250TC pretty much boils down to personal preference. A lower thread count sheet (like a 220TC), produces a crisp cool sheet that will actually become plusher over time. While a higher thread count (like a 500TC), produces a lighter and smoother sheet due to the tighter packed finer threads.

At the end of the day, we spend a lot of time in our beds. Aside from looking fabulous, they need to feel fabulous. And if we are making beds for guests in our suites and bed & breakfasts, they need to be able to keep on being fabulous while enduring heavy laundering. Quail Cottage Amenities has so many lovely types of bed linens to choose from...please contact us if you have any questions, or wish to see samples... we are here to help!