So far, we have been quite lucky with the weather and it has been surprisingly warm for September but today has taken a turn and the wet and cold weather seems to have truly arrived or at least it has in our Liscard store! It won't be too long before we start putting the heating on at home and will all be wearing our thick layers to keep us cosy. If you are looking to make things to keep you warm in the next few weeks then our Fleece Fabric is the perfect material to use. Fleece Fabric is a medium weight fabric that is both comfortable and breathable making it great for any type of garment. Traditionally, fleece can be susceptible to 'pilling'. This means that when the material is drying out after washing, tiny balls of fibres appear on the surface of the fabric. The Fleece Fabric sold at Calico Laine however, is an 'anti-pill' fabric which means that its surface will remain smooth and not 'bobble' wash after wash; wear after wear. Fleece is a soft and cosy fabric and is a cost effective alternative to wool fabrics. For those of you who want to use fleece to stay warm in the cold months but are not the greatest of dressmakers or too creative; Fleece Fabrics can simply be hemmed or edged to create a beautiful and snug blanket. For those who don't want to do any sewing at all, you can even create a blanket by simply tying two colours of fleece together by cutting 'tags' into the edges and tying them together to create a fringed look. Fleece Fabric is great in the wet weather as well as the cold as it holds less than 1% of its weight in water meaning that it will dry quickly. Due to this, it is often used for outdoor jackets and hats as well as dog coats to keep your furry friends safe from the wind and rain. When you are back inside and sheltered from the autumn weather, Fleece can be used to make cosy pyjamas for you and the kids as well as the popular onesie. Within our range of Fleece Fabric we have a number of patterned fabrics and super soft fleece which are ideal for making onesies to wear while you are cuddling up on the sofa watching a film with a nice hot chocolate. The printed fleece are also ideal for pram blankets to keep the little ones warm when you are out and about in the autumn months.