Minky Mamas Rewards Program
We're excited to announce that we've launched our Minky Mamas Rewards Program! You can now earn 2 points for every $1 spent. This applies to both our live shows and...
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The Ma Miller Story - A Life of Love
Beth “Ma” Miller was always an amazing seamstress. She sewed 10 wedding dresses (including her own), clothes for her kids, and even a suit for her husband, Neil! If Grandma...
The History of Minky Fabric
The rise in popularity of the Minky blanket can’t be denied. Billboard advertisements have popped up all along Utah’s freeways, Minky Mamas’ Facebook Live events have grown into major gathering...
Minky Mamas Baby Blankets – More Than Just a Blanket
If you’ve ever witnessed a child, or even a pet, carrying their blanket around the house, you know it’s much more than just a blanket. As adults, we tend to...
How Fabric Gets Its Color
Dyeing fabric is one of the oldest industries in the world, with the very earliest dyeing instruments being dated at 400,000 years old. Throughout the majority of human history, fabrics...
The Science of Blankets
There is something about wrapping yourself in a blanket that feels sublime; the softness of Minky fabric around the skin; the heat all about you; the security of being separated...
Minky Mamas: Our Mission and Values
With Minky Mamas, who we are and what we do are one and the same. We seek to deliver comfort and warmth, not only through our Minky blankets themselves but...
Long-Lasting Minky Baby Blankets
How many people do you know who still have their baby blanket? Do you? We love the thought of a baby blanket sticking with someone beyond the toddler years. We...
One Stitch at a Time: The History of Quilting
The history of quilting and patchwork goes back several hundred years. We know of quilting that stretched across Europe as early as the 1300s and has virtually infiltrated every part...
A Wonderful World of Fabrics
Did you know that the word textile comes from the Latin word “textilis”, which means “to weave”? Textiles encompass any filament, fiber, or yarn that can be made into fabric...
From Blankets to Masks, We Are Hand-Stitching Comfort
Here at Minky Mamas, we are known for our beautiful, hand-sewn blankets. We started our company as a way to share love and comfort with people everywhere with our super...
The History and Art of Hand Sewing
There’s something very special about handmade gifts like hand-sewn blankets and scarves. Whether making one yourself or receiving one, it’s easy to feel the love and care the maker put...
Staying Connected While Social Distancing
It’s starting to feel more and more like time has no meaning—as though something that happened five months ago might as well have happened five years ago, as we teeter...
A Blanket of Comforting Words
It’s challenging to have a good day these days: the news is dire, the weather is changing, the days are growing shorter, and practically everyone you know is struggling with...
Giving the Gift of Minky Mamas: Custom is Key
During these uncertain times, it may be hard to feel connected to the ones we love. We think gifting a custom blanket is one way to help you feel closer...
Minky Blankets and Your Favorite Pet
Minky blankets aren’t just for people; pets love them too! There are a variety of ways you can provide your pet with a Minky Mamas blanket so you can both...