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You can buy fleece hats in almost any retailer during the winter season. Bright prints and cozy warmth make these hats an ideal winter accessory. Yet you don't have to go to the expense of...

With so many different cold and flu germs around the average day care center, parents are smart to do anything they can to minimize their child's chances of picking up germs from their friends....

A simple baby toque made out of knit fabric or polar fleece is comfortable, warm and cozy for babies. New parents can never have enough tiny hats, especially for a winter newborn. Make these easy...

As lovely as it feels to snuggle up in a warm blanket on a cool evening, it can be difficult to situate a blanket so that your hands are free to read, sew, type or flip the channels. A fleece wrap...

Soft, comfortable fleece takes the chill off a cold day, and a fleece blanket with sleeves can help you save money on your heating bills. The fleece blanket keeps you warm while the sleeves allow...

Futons are simple-to-care-for sleeping and sitting arrangements. According to Futons.net, "Futons gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1970s" and are based on a Japanese mattress known as a...

Pillows see a lot of action. We scrunch pillows up to lay on while watching television. We stick pillows behind our heads while reading. We cram pillows behind our backs while playing game...

Once the snow starts to fall, winter can get boring fast, considering all of the layers you have to wear to stay warm. But that doesn't mean you can't accessorize. Make winter more fun by...

A hooded poncho is a savvy piece of outerwear that is far easier to make than a comparably warm sweater, jacket or coat. You don't need a pattern in order to make your hooded poncho--and by using...

The best part of making fleece blankets is that there's no sewing required. All you need is a fleece square or rectangle and a pair of scissors. The project is also great fun for groups like Girl...

A car seat cover will keep a baby warm during the cold winter months without having to use a snow suit. Making the cover out of fleece fabric is easy as no seam finishing is required. The fabric...

Ponchos are garments that are part coat and part stadium blanket. They can be as easily worn on a cold evening at the football stadium as they can be used as a picnic blanket at the park in the...

Fleece dolls, such as the ever-popular Uglydolls, are a huge hit among children and teens. Crazy shapes and nontraditional, unique faces add to the cuddly charm of each doll. Fleece dolls are...

When it comes to bitter winter winds, there can never be too many warm clothes. Scarves are useful for filling in the gap where your jacket opens at the throat, but the ends tend to trail off and...

One way to stay warm throughout the long winter months is by using a tied fleece blanket. In just a few hours, it is possible to create a cozy tied blanket that can last for many years. Fleece...

Cooler weather brings the need to wear an extra layer to keep warm. If a heavy coat is too much, keep out the cold with a fleece poncho. The distinctive design leaves your arms able to freely move...

With the feel of fall in the air and the holidays approaching soon, why not wrap yourself or someone you care about up in the comfort and warmth of a soft double- sided polar blanket, a blanket...

No-sew fleece blankets are a good option for those who aren't versed in sewing or who don't have access to a machine. They are fun and easy to make and would make a quick gift.

Fleece blankets are not only easy to make but provide warmth on cold days and nights. Use the blankets on your bed, as throws around the house, or give them away as gifts. These double sided,...

Jester hats are not just for Halloween anymore. They are cropping up at parties, school functions and even sporting events. Hats are especially popular and can be worn with or without the rest...

Fleece blankets are soft, warm and easy to make. You can buy fleece fabric in a wide array of colors and prints. You can also buy block prints of favorite animals, religious themed,...

When there’s a chill in the air, snuggle up in a toasty warm fleece blanket throw that has sleeves. You’ve maybe seen them advertised on TV, or in magazines recently, sometimes called Snuggies,...

Wool a warm versatile fabric compared with Polar Fleece a warm soft fabric. Both fabrics keep you warm and dry. Polar Fleece is the newer and easier to care for fabric. Both fabrics have many...

Fleece comes in a variety of novelty prints and colors, and is wonderful for creating funny patterns to make hats for your family. These hats serve the obvious purpose of providing warmth, but...

A ski mask will cut the wind and keep sensitive facial skin from dangerous over-exposure to cold temperatures. Stay warm in style with an inexpensive fleece ski mask. Fleece ski masks are so...

Wrapping yourself up warm and cozy in a fleece blanket is one way to survive the cold months. Instead of a bulky fleece blanket that makes it difficult to move around, choose a bright and colorful...

Little girls and boys who play with dolls love to have a blanket to tuck their dolly snugly into bed. Make a quick, easy doll blanket out of fleece. Fleece lends itself to fast projects because...

Blankets are useful for sleeping on chilly nights, cuddling close to a campfire or even having a picnic. Many blankets that can be purchased at stores are overpriced. You can easily make a tie...

Fleece, sometimes called microfleece or polar fleece, is a synthetic alternative to sheep's wool. It has the advantages of being incredibly soft and warm while still being lightweight. It is also...

Polar fleece is warm, easy to work with and comes in a huge variety of colors that will fit anyone's taste. The warmth and thickness of polar fleece make it suitable for using to make toasty...

We all have times when it would be nice to have a heating pad on certain part of our bodies when we have pain….whether that be for sore muscles after working out or for monthly menstrual cramps....

It can hard to find a happy medium between keeping the thermostat set low to save on the heating bill and being comfortable. For an evening spent with a good book or watching a movie, a cuddle...

This is a fun beginning sewing project and the blanket is so warm when it's done.

Making your own no sew, homemade fleece or minky blanket is very easy. No sewing, just cut and tie! Making a personalized blanket makes a great gift for someone you love or a great gift to...

If you are a very light sleeper and need total darkness, a sleep mask is the thing for you! Why not sew one out of something soft and funky like fleece.

When the winter weather sets in and the snow flies, it is time to find outerwear that is fashionable and warm. A ski hat is cold-weather headgear that is suitable for skiing and many other winter...

A tie knot blanket is simple, fun, and great of beginners! No sewing machine required. I have a little girl on the way so for my first blanket, I made a small tie knot fleece for the car seat. It...

Polar fleece is warm, easy to care for and practical for a variety of garments, especially outerwear. Polar fleece hats can easily be made to fit anyone from an infant to an adult with simple...

House slippers are a winter necessity in many parts of the world. Even when you do not need slippers for warmth, you may want them for cleanliness or comfort. You can make your own house slippers...

Polar fleece is an easy and forgiving fabric to sew. Many people even opt to make no-sew projects like scarves and blankets from polar fleece. While you may not need to finish seam allowances on...

Using fabric to make a cell phone holder is a great way to protect your phone from being damaged in your purse, or to easily identify it among your other handheld electronics. Felt and fleece make...

Fleece hats are warm, soft and easy to make. Adding ears (ear flaps), which will keep your ears warm, is as simple as adding a few extra steps to the process. The best part about making a fleece...

Polar fleece is a soft and warm fabric that is popular among people of all ages. It comes in many different colors, patterns and weights. Polar fleece is used for making warm clothing, blankets...

You could purchase a cool hat, but better yet, you could also make one. It only takes basic sewing skills to complete this project. Best of all, you choose the fabric, making it completely...

A cloth baby cupcake hat makes a nice gift and is easy to make. For this hat I recommend using fleece though a heavy weight knit would also work. Fleece fabric is convenient because it doesn’t...

A bed throw does not have to be expensive or difficult to make. Fleece fabric is easy to work with and inexpensive for the 60-inch wide fabric. It's soft, it's nice to snuggle up with, and it...

Making fleece slippers is a fun and easy project because each slipper requires one square of fleece and fleece does not fray, so there is no need to finish off raw edges. These slippers make...

Making a fleece blanket that folds into a pillow is so easy, anyone with basic sewing skills can do it. In fact, it is a great "first project" for the new sewer. The finished product can be used...

Anyone with a talent for sewing and an eye for color and texture can make money with their skills. Making fleece blankets is a simple task that you can use to make extra income. Fleece is...

Fleece fabric is a popular choice for garments and other items. Fleece fabric is available in not only different colors and patterns, but also in different types of fleece. Knowing the different...