Etsomnia™ 180: Bed Time

April 26, 2018 by Donna from MyOBT 23 Comments

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.

We are (finally) gearing up for another season in Cherry Grove, Fire Island, the happiest place on Earth*. This year, our room needs a new bed cover, so I’ve been hunting around for just the right thing. Let the hilarity ensue!
*Individual results may vary

My search took me past all of Etsy’s worst tricks: itchy, ugly, extra, and unrelated, but there were some real standouts, too! The offerings ranged from soothing to not to just plain rude, but at least a lot of it was interesting. Even some of the upcycled stuff exceeded expectations!

For more Etsy fun, check out all my weekly Etsomnia™ posts!

I didn’t think mammals were supposed to lay eggs…

A woman and her freakishly-large-knit blanket, the love that dare not speak its name.

I’m not much of a quilt person, but this library quilt is fantastic! By QuiltCrush

What is a tortilla doing in a post about bedding? Guess… By RetroArtDecor

Alright, who backed over the 1990s lesbian with a steamroller?

Newborn nest? Ballet flat? Life raft? Who cares? It’s adorable! By KauriShop

As if the bedding weren’t dramatic enough, here’s something icky made from old bedspreads!

While we’re upcycling, this is a rug made from old bedspreads. I guess they’re better on the floor than on you but still. Yuck.

If I didn’t think they’d make fun of me, this would be on its way to Fire Island right now! By TrueloveQuiltsForYou

This nightmare is made from bridesmaid dresses. Looks like somebody needs better friends.

I see why this quilt made of old baby clothes could have sentimental value, but I think it would give me nightmares about rolling over and suffocating baby.