A canopy bed may sound exotic and out of reach for your little girl, but it really isn't. The easiest way to make a simple canopy for your daughter's bed is to drape a piece of fabric over the top frame rails of a structured canopy bed. There are other ways to get the look of a canopy and to envelop the bed in softness and color if it doesn't have a canopy frame.



Made of 100% cotton, Rachel Ashwell's Flower Fields Girls? Bedding Ensemble by Kilmor is a lovely field of floating flowers on a vivid yellow background. The crisp white floral sheets and matching pink plaid make this ensemble a cheery option for a girl's bedroom or guest room. It is offered as a complete E-Z bedroom set including a sheet set, comforter, ruffled shams, bed skirt and two accent pillows.

In contrast, Amanda Bedding offers soft pinks, greens and turquoise. California Kids Bug Off camelback canopy has gathered drop, blue bug with orange plaid ruffle, and is available in twin, full or queen. ZZ Kids Blooms and Butterflies quilt has beautiful bright butterflies along with fanciful flowers. This quilt is sure to bring out happy dreams for every little girl with its pink and white polka dots, bright green and pink checks, and purple prairie point border.

Before making a bedding purchase, keep these guidelines in mind:

Linen and silk are trendy and very comfortable, but the most popular and traditional fabric for sheets is cotton

Thread count is important because it refers to how many threads there are per square inch of fabric

Egyptian cotton is considered to be the best because it has the longest fiber and it's the strongest

Machine wash fine linen but use very low temperatures, mild detergents without brighteners or bleaches, and dry them on low heat being sure to remove them before they're completely dry to avoid wrinkles

Keep the thickness of your mattress in mind when shopping to ensure the right fit

Now that you can buy anything from jersey to linen, at thread counts ranging from 150 to more than 1000, sheets are the area in which bedding gets very confusing. Sateen weave means one vertical thread is woven over four or more horizontal threads, and then under one horizontal thread. Other weaves include jersey, a stretchy knit fabric, and flannel, in which the surface is brushed, creating a warmer feel.

Be sure to take a look at the discount comforters and clearance bedding offered online if you're looking to stretch your dollars and get the most value for your money. Discount bedding products are almost always available if you know how and when to find them. Why pay top dollar when you can find top quality selections being sold as clearance bedding? Click on the underlined to read more on girl's canopy bedding.

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