Old windows and drafts. If you live in an old house, you know what I’m talking about. And if you have to install window AC units, AND because they are so heavy you’ve quit taking them in and out as the seasons change, you really know what I’m talking about.
pretty rolled-up baby blanket sits on space between sashes
As you can see, the sash on this window is up for the window AC unit. The gap between the two window sashes lets in cold air. My hubby (bless his heart) would take the most raggedy towel he could find, roll it up and cram it into that space. You can actually see one of his towels in this picture. You won’t be able to make out how raggedy it is, but you will notice how it sags down into the space.
Well it dawned on me at the thrift store one day, as I was going through the infant bin, that heavy baby blankets are just about the perfect size to roll up and lay snuggly onto this draft-creating space.
For 1.39, I picked a really pretty, heavy baby blanket in creamy whites and pale lavenders. It’s perfect, as you can see above. I realize you can sew cute draft stoppers yourself, but I don’t have the time, and I don’t think I can make one for 1.39 anyway.
Staying inexpensively pretty (and warm) in 2009.
Lynn
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Hi Lynn…I use the fleece throws that my kids don’t use anymore. Right now I have a Sponge Bob draft stopper at my garage/laundry room door…LOL.
New house are very very drafty too…I don’t think they pay as much attention to detail as they used to.
Baby blanket, what a good idea.
Our first house was a 125 year old draft machine…
When we built our home we tried very hard to eliminate drafts.
But after twenty years a draft does appear here and there…
Love the draft roll! I’ve got one in a terribly drafty window in our bedroom.
Heather