Hi all,

Just wanted to share, I was at Joann's fabric last night and they're having a 50% off polyfoam sale. I got 5 yards of 1/2" for $25. I was pretty stoked. They also have blizzard fleece for 50% off this week.

Thanks! it looks like Hancock has 50% off on premier fleece to. This time of year and through out the summer months these fabric stores have fleece on sale quite often.

hey billy, could you decribe the different kinds and qualities of fleece? of course we all know that antron is the best for puppet building. lol!

hey billy, could you decribe the different kinds and qualities of fleece? of course we all know that antron is the best for puppet building. lol!

Fleece comes in various weights depending on the manufacture and  has different finishes. It may be brushed  or have anti pil finish. If you are in a fabric store and you find a fleece fabric that you like make sure you look at the end of the bolt and get the brand name or company that makes the fabric fleece the style or color and a order number to keep for your records if you plan to order again.

Hancock carries northern fleece a thinner light weight fleece which will pill up very easy. I don't recommend this fleece for puppets. They also carry Glacier fleece which is a heavier fleece it is a anti-pill and is more suitable for puppet making. 

I have not ordered from Jo Ann in a long time but think they carry two type fleece, both are anti-pill. Blizzard being a heavier fleece than the other and a better choice for puppets.

I really like to hold and feel a fleece fabric in my hand to see if it is what I am looking for or If I have doubts about whether it is anti pill or not after talking with a salesperson I just purchase a 1/4 yard or ask for a sample. I have found that fleece fabric does vary by manufacture.

I got the Blizzard fleece on huge sale. I haven't used it yet but it seems to be a nice quality. I plan on using it this weekend if all goes well on my foam skelly.

thanks so much. that helps out alot!

Stopped in at my local Joanns today. Unfortunately no foam sale. Fleece was on sale but have a fair amount in stock already so had to resist the urge to buy more.