This is a very warm comforter. I love the stitching on the comforter. I definitely believe with winter right around the corner this is going to be the only blanket I will need on my bed. The colors are wonderful. The comforter is very thick. The pillow shams fit perfect. It says on the care instructions it can be machine washed but I think it should be dry cleaned. It is just to pretty to run through a machine.