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Edie’s Faux Fur Throw
EDIE THORSEN · DULUTH, MINNESOTA
A Throw Edie Made for Her Last Season
Edie Thorsen spent forty years teaching textile arts to teenagers in Duluth. She is 71, moving into assisted living in six weeks, and this is the last batch she will cut and finish from the studio she has kept since 1986. She chose the faux-fur front and the plush reverse because she wanted both sides to be the answer to something — the textured side for the room when it needs one soft line, the plush side for the person who actually reaches for it at the end of the day.
Four colors: Cream, Gray, Cocoa, Black. Edie chose them because they work inside rooms already in progress — rooms that already have their furniture, their light, their particular feeling. The throw is not the statement. It’s the thing that makes the statement comfortable.
“I can cut a blanket in four minutes. I take forty. That’s the whole business.”
Edie Thorsen, retired textile arts teacher, Duluth, MN
WHY THIS PIECE
Three Details Worth Noticing
Faux-fur front, plush reverse
Two distinct surfaces give the throw a display side that reads as texture in a room and a use side that’s softer against skin. Edie chose both because she wanted the throw to earn its place whether it was draped on a chair or wrapped around someone.
Four colors that work in rooms already finished
Cream, Gray, Cocoa, and Black were chosen to complement rooms that don’t need a new focal point — just one more layer that feels right. Edie taught color matching for four decades. These were deliberate choices.
Made from the last batch out of her Duluth studio
Edie moves in six weeks. This batch was cut and finished in the studio she has kept since 1986. There is no restock after this. What’s here is what she made before she had to stop.
FROM THE MAKER
A throw earns its place or it becomes background noise. The test is whether someone reaches for it. Not whether it photographs well — whether they actually reach for it. I made this one to be reached for.
Edie Thorsen — retired textile arts teacher, Duluth, MN. 40 years in the classroom, one last batch.
HOW IT COMPARES
A Different Kind of Piece
| What matters | This piece | Another approach |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Thick faux-fur front and plush reverse. | Basic fleece offers a single surface; construction varies. |
| Color choice | Cream, Gray, Cocoa, Black — chosen for rooms already in progress. | Other throws vary; exact colors depend on product. |
| Maker story | Retired textile arts teacher, last batch before assisted living. | Mass-produced throws have no maker story. |
| Size disclosure | Throw size; exact dimensions not specified. | Compare measurements only where another product provides them. |
PLAIN-SPOKEN DETAILS
What’s Here Before You Choose
An honest note
Exact dimensions, weight, fiber percentages, pile height, country of origin, and laundering procedure are not specified in the source listing. The faux-fur front and plush reverse are product descriptions, not performance claims. Read and follow the care label. Keep loose blankets out of infant sleep spaces.
THE DETAILS
Specifications
| Product | Faux Fur Throw |
| Colors | Cream, Gray, Cocoa, Black |
| Front | Thick faux fur |
| Reverse | Plush reverse side |
| Size | Throw size; exact dimensions not specified |
| Care | Follow product label |
| Safety | Not for infants; keep out of cribs |
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Frequently Asked Questions
Which colors are available?
Cream, Gray, Cocoa, and Black are the listed colors. Choose by the room already in progress rather than expecting an exact screen-to-fabric color match.
What size is it?
It’s described as throw size. Exact numeric dimensions are not specified in the source listing, so compare it with your intended placement before ordering.
Can I machine wash it?
Wash and dry procedure are not specified. Follow the care instructions on the product label rather than assuming a routine.
Is it safe for infants?
No. Keep loose blankets out of cribs and infant sleep spaces regardless of material.
The Last Batch from Duluth
Edie moves in six weeks. This throw — faux-fur front, plush reverse, four colors chosen by someone who spent forty years teaching how color works in a room — is the last batch she will finish before she leaves the studio. Choose your color and your pack while this batch lasts.
800+ Happy Customers
Excellent 4.9 ★★★★★
What Edie’s customers are saying
I bought two — one for the living room and one I now refuse to leave. The texture on the front is so good, and the plush side is basically a hug. Worth every penny knowing the story behind it.
Got the cream version. My husband draped it over the couch arm and within a day it became the blanket everyone fights over. So soft and it looks expensive. Could not be happier.
This throw is the real deal. Faux fur side is thick and display-worthy; the other side is what you bury your face in. I gifted one to my mom and already have two orders pending from her friends.
The gray is absolutely perfect for our living room. Just big enough, just the right weight. I read the story about Edie and cried a little. Glad I found this before she stopped making them.
