Personalised Photo Blanket: A familiar photograph to curl up with

Choose the throw as well as the photographs

A striking preview is only part of this gift. The person receiving it still has to like the feel, weight and size of the blanket. Compare the measurements with a familiar throw; a small lap blanket can look much larger in a product photograph.

The linked range commonly uses fleece, with different backings and thicknesses. Read those details alongside the washing instructions. If a photograph would not suit their room, an ordinary throw blanket leaves more choice of texture and pattern.

Let the pictures breathe

A favourite portrait, pet photograph or small collection of shared moments can be more effective than filling every available space. Choose clear files and look carefully at the available preview: a cropped face or line of tiny writing will be more noticeable once it is enlarged on fabric.

Agree which photographs can be uploaded and how they should be used. Where names or dates are included, proofread them separately from the pictures. A seller's example does not establish the number of photographs, border or lettering included in the selected version.

Make it an easy gift to live with

Check whether the blanket is a light decorative throw or something with a thicker lining. Neither the printing nor the sentiment guarantees a particular warmth or wash performance. Follow the care label, and avoid a fabric that the recipient already finds uncomfortable.

There is production time as well as postage to allow for. Keep the approved design and read the seller's correction and personalised-return terms before ordering. A simpler layout delivered on time is usually a better present than an elaborate one that cannot be checked.