With Christmas drawing ever closer and the madness of last-minute shopping descending on those of us who perhaps aren't quite as ready as we'd like to be, warmth is an important factor when it comes to that late night dash for those extra presents and big day food bargains. As a result, our customers are looking for warmer Fabrics for use when creating their own clothing and accessories to battle the chilly weather. One of the most popular choices at this time of year is our Fleece Fabric - it is always at the top of our recommendation list for winter clothing, and it is guaranteed to keep you warm and cosy over the festive season. If last-minute shopping isn't you style, our fleece Fabrics are also a great choice for those who are fans of hiking, walking and other outdoor hobbies but are not ready to call time on them over the winter. It is an excellent fabric for making gilets and jackets, as well as accessories such as scarves, hats and even gloves. As an added bonus, our fleece has the advantage of retaining less than 1% of its water weight. This means that you will stay dry while wearing our wonderful fleece no matter what your activity is. Fleece is also recommended for soft furnishings around the home – it is perfect to use for making pillows, throws and blankets for every member of the family, and we even have a few pattern selections that would be fantastic for any privileged furry friend. Finally, all of our excellent quality Fleece Fabric is anti-pill – this refers to the characteristic 'bobbles' that can sometimes form on the surface of fleece after washing over and over again. This is common in bad quality fleece. Fortunately, as our fleece is anti-pill, this means that it will go through the washing machine time and time again and continue to look like new on the other side of the rinse, with no pills at all. Have you used our fleece in any projects of your own? Take a photograph and upload it to our Facebook page – we love to see what our customers come up with!