Picture Throws Make Perfect Heirlooms

Throughout the ages, people have used pictures as family heirlooms. Think about an English castle, with its portraits of lords and ladies. Think about those old black-and-white photographs of your great-great grandparents. Pictures are a way of passing your heritage on down to your family.

Today, with the advent of computerized technology, families have even more options when it comes to preserving family photos. One of the longest-lasting and most interesting heirlooms you can create is a picture throw.

A picture throw is simply a throw blanket with a picture on it. Like other throw blankets, picture throws will typically be about 3 feet by 5 feet in size. Picture throws use colored thread to weave an image from your digital or hard-copy photograph.

One of the most traditional ways to use a picture throw as a family heirloom is with a family portrait. You can include all of the members of your family or you can include just an individual or a couple. The main thing to keep in mind is that the more people you have in the photo you’re using for the picture throw the less detail there will be in the final product.

When you’re choosing what photo to use in a picture throw keep in mind that you want it to stand the test of time. Try to choose pictures with traditional clothing, for example, that won’t be out of fashion in a couple of years. Suits and dresses are always good choices although a more casual dress style can work for you as well.

You also need to be careful about using professional photos for picture throws. If your family portrait was taken at a studio, the studio may reserve rights to the photo. If possible contact the studio and find out if this is the case. In many cases the studio may be willing to give you written permission to use the photo for your picture throw.

If properly cared for picture throws should last for a very long time. They can be washed in a regular washing machine using cold water. Never use bleach, even color-safe bleach, on a picture throw or you will risk dulling the colors. Also, make sure to tumble dry the picture throw on low.
You will also want to choose the right company if you want your picture throws to last. Choose one that only used the highest quality materials, for example, and that comes highly recommended.
You can display your picture throws in any number of ways. You can, for example, simply drape it across the back of your couch. You can also have your picture throws mounted and framed. You can often order your picture throw with a built-in loop. You can put a rod through this loop, and then hang the picture throws on the wall.

If you want to create a family heirloom that can be enjoyed by your family for years to come, choose a picture throw.