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AIBU to think a duvet cover with a cat design shouldn't be hard to find?!

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 21:47

DD wants a duvet cover with cats on it. She likes colourful things and has grown out of pink, pretty much. (Thank fuck!)

You wouldn't think it'd be that hard to find, would you?

But cats don't seem to be in fashion any more!

There's no end of unicorns, sloths, llamas, pugs etc. But I can't find many cat duvet covers - except for subtle designs she won't be keen on or ones that cost about £60 for a single!

This feels like an impossible task! Can anyone help?!

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reallyalurker · 08/12/2021 22:23

This tabby one?

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:24

@MaryAndGerryLivingInDerry

Oh clever, I didn't think of that hmm

FFS.

Well I mean, I had to ask, because there are loads there.

Yes, and if you follow the links, you'll find loads are

a. £60+ (all the ones on Etsy)
b. pink
c. subtle colours
d. Christmas designed, not for all year
e. none of the above but out of stock

I'd already tried, hence asking here.

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GiantSweetcorn · 08/12/2021 22:25

As above...would big cats appeal?
It's only a fiver for unknown reason (em dog stock?), and looks a very nice, 'grown up' but interesting, design

www.dunelm.com/product/botanical-cats-single-duvet-cover-and-pillowcase-set-1000194557?defaultSkuId=30744150

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:25

@Happyface120

Pusheen?
Too pink, but thanks :)
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GiantSweetcorn · 08/12/2021 22:26

*end of stock, not em dog stock 😅

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:26

@reallyalurker

This tabby one?
See, DD would love that but my DM would hate it! And it's her present to DD.
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ichoosewinetoomuch · 08/12/2021 22:27

Useful 🙄

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:27

[quote TractorAndHeadphones]There's loads
www.johnlewis.com/anyday-john-lewis-partners-cats-duvet-cover-set/p5091140
www.cafepress.co.uk/+cat-themed+queen-full-duvet-covers[/quote]
The John Lewis one is too subtle and the ones on the second link are £99! Shock

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MaryAndGerryLivingInDerry · 08/12/2021 22:29

Yes, and if you follow the links, you'll find loads are

a. £60+ (all the ones on Etsy)
b. pink
c. subtle colours
d. Christmas designed, not for all year
e. none of the above but out of stock

You and me must have different versions of google. Me and everyone else who has managed to find all these duvet sets

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:29

[quote GiantSweetcorn]As above...would big cats appeal?
It's only a fiver for unknown reason (em dog stock?), and looks a very nice, 'grown up' but interesting, design

www.dunelm.com/product/botanical-cats-single-duvet-cover-and-pillowcase-set-1000194557?defaultSkuId=30744150[/quote]
That's amazingly cheap! I think I'll get one anyway, I like it and can't resist a bargain!

But still need a cat one for her gran to give her.

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:31

[quote PepperMlntPatty]Would she settle for big cats? Anorak have tigers and snow leopards www.anorakonline.co.uk/collections/bedding[/quote]
Those are lovely - I think I need to stick to cats though as it's what she asked for. She's obsessed with cats. (Unless it's a fiver in which case I clearly can't resist it! Grin)

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:33

[quote SequinsandStiIettos]Love this Xmas one too
www.dunelm.com/product/furn-meowy-christmas-duvet-cover-and-pillowcase-set-1000192442?defaultSkuId=30746852&ds_c=Bedding_Duvet+Covers-SmartShopping_%5BGOO-PLA-BEDDING-COVERS%5D&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzMGNBhCyARIsANpUkzMcxFZvNIxGq2v3bhcsBgRCtHU4gwlb5sb8MKU8_REkblzE1vpq1ZcaApRYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds[/quote]
I'd seen them. And I love them! Thanks.

But a duvet cat is not just for Christmas! I'm looking for something that isn't Christmas themed.

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43leftfeet · 08/12/2021 22:34

@SequinsandStiIettos

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224124900955?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338364431&customid=224124900955_11700&toolid=11000 DIRT CHEAP
Looks great! But - only kingsize left
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MolkosTeenageAngst · 08/12/2021 22:35

This is a fun one which ASDA George don’t d a few years ago, I have it and quality is good

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUXURY-DOUBLE-SPACE-CAT-BLACK-DUVET-COVER-PILLOWCASE-BED-SET-SOFT-COTTON-RICH-/224405720480?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

BorisStopOffendingYourBarber · 08/12/2021 22:35

Any good?

AIBU to think a duvet cover with a cat design shouldn't be hard to find?!
AIBU to think a duvet cover with a cat design shouldn't be hard to find?!
SequinsandStiIettos · 08/12/2021 22:38

www.next.co.uk/style/st939160/T16993#T16993

Less keen but Next decent quality

MarieVanGoethem · 08/12/2021 22:40

Could you talk your DM round to the one your DD would love? The point of a gift is to bring joy to the recipient, after all…

I saw someone mention IKEA earlier, I’m assuming they too own this Grin The pattern on it is in a deep/forest green, just in case it’s not clear on your screen. From some of what you’ve said it might fall under Too Subtle, but thought it was worth providing the option. (Is your DD still [of an age where she’s] interested in imaginary play? Because the wee green cats on this bedding set are the PERFECT size to “put” in your pocket & take on adventures with you. Those great things on the one your DM wouldn’t like would be taking you places, like Susan & Lucy on a domestic Aslan.)

BorisStopOffendingYourBarber · 08/12/2021 22:40

Thanks OP, I’ve now gone on a Google mission to find a cat duvet when I should be getting on with so many other things 🙈 Plus there are a fair few I actually like myself but really shouldn’t be buying 😂