A Fleece For All Seasons

With the infamous sighting of the groundhogs shadow predicting another six weeks of winter still left to go, the desire for all things warm and cozy is still in demand. Luckily for those on the hunt, there is a wide array of wonderful fleece material in popular NFL teams, novelty prints, notable characters and solids still stocking the shelves of local fabric stores to wet your whistle and please your creative sewing palate. From apparel and accessories to no-sew-fleece-throws, pillows, and crafty makings, fleece offers a lightweight warmth combined with the kind of ease-of-care that those who seek during the wintry months enjoy year after year.

Ask Netfah: Which Fleece Is Best?


Dear Netfah,

Forgive me for asking such a silly question, but I received on of those ‘no sew’ fleece throws for Christmas and I am really excited about creating a few for friends and family this winter but I am somewhat of a novice and am finding it challenging to decide which kind of fleece is the right kind to use. I went on line to purchase some for my project and was overwhelmed at the selection. At any rate, I wanted to know what the difference between polar fleece, winter fleece, poly-fleece, and micro-fleece really is, and which is better suited for the throws? Your input would be really helpful in guiding my decision. Thank you. -Too Many Choices, Boise ID