The Noland throw was soft and a cute pop of color on my couch. It was time for a wash, and I used the delicate settings, cold water. When I took it out of the washer, the thread had been pulled all over and it did not look like a blanket anymore. I was able to stretch back some of the thread into place, but it was a hassle. I don't know if it can be restored back to its original shape. *sigh*