I Put This Grandma’s Blanket Storage Trick to the Test, and It Was Brilliant

One of my favorite little joys in life is snuggling on the couch with a fuzzy blanket, which means I have dozens of blankets. I have some handy tricks for storing my blankets, like hanging them from a curtain rod in my living room, but I’m always looking for more space-saving tips. 

Luckily, there’s an easy trick making the rounds on social media that keeps blankets compact and secure. Plus, it’s grandma-approved! 

Creators Liz and Jeff Richards shared a video showcasing a simple, smart way one of their grandmothers taught them to fold a quilt, and I couldn’t wait to try it. You fold the quilt in a series of triangles and rectangles until it creates a little pocket, then tuck the quilt into the pocket to keep it in place. 

I was mesmerized by the process and loved how neat the folded quilt looked, so I put it to the test. I watched the video several times to familiarize myself with the technique, and then I got to work — but I still followed the video step-by-step while folding. 

I pulled out one of my soft, thin blankets I use during summer and folded each corner the way the video details, which reminded me of an envelope. It was tough to get crisp lines with the soft material, but the overall folding strategy worked well. 

After I was done, I was able to tuck the blanket in with a hotel-worthy fold and neatly pack it in my linen closet with ease. 

I love how effective this folding technique is. All you need is some concentration and patience to get a fabulous (and efficient) fold. I also appreciate how this works on thinner blankets like quilts and throws that don’t always stay folded in storage. 

All in all, it’s a game-changer for storing my summer blanket collection, and will keep my collection tidy all year long.