Gayle Fesperman has been a seamstress since the first grade and an entrepreneur since the fourth. By the ripe old age of 10, Gayle was making blouses, culottes and wedding dresses for Barbie dolls and selling them to school chums for 15 to 90 cents apiece.
Gayle spent her grade school years winning 4-H Club competitions across her home state of Wisconsin, and in 1975 graduated from the University of Minnesota with a home economics degree in clothing and textile science. But it wasn’t until some 25 years later when caring for a terminally ill sister that Gayle found her true passion and potential for clothing design.
In June 1993, breast cancer took on a personal face for Gayle - that of her sister, Barb. In the course of Barb’s seven years of treatments, Gayle hand fashioned clothing items that would help her chase the chills away whether she was receiving a chemotherapy treatment, waiting to see a doctor, or resting at home. In Barb’s memory, Gayle designed ChillChaser Shawls™ and now produces them for others to enjoy.
Attention, Red Hats! Our Chill Chaser™ Fleece Shawl will keep you warm while you're traveling, working, dining out with fellow Red Hats, or curled up at home in your favorite chair. Made from 100% polyester fleece, this Red Hat version of our popular fleece wrap lets you celebrate your status in life while staying warm and looking glamorous!
The Chill Chaser™ Fleece Shawl is the comfortable, cozy way to chase the chills away while traveling, working, strolling outdoors or curled at home up in your favorite chair. Made from 100% polyester fleece, Chill Chaser Fleece Shawls offer warmth and comfort without the weight of a blanket or a heavy coat.
Our soft-as-fur paisley Chill Chaser™ Fleece Shawl is an elegant way to keep cold at bay. Fully reversible with extra deep, warm, lined pockets, this100% polyester fleece wrap is the most functional fashion accessory we've seen.
Our beautiful pastel Chill Chaser™ Fleece Shawl will wrap you in comfort and color as it chases away the chills. Made from 100% polyester fleece, this lightweight, wrinkle-free, reversible wrap keeps you warm indoors and out.
Our Chill Chaser™ Fleece Shawl in this chic Silver Leaf Design makes a thoughtful, practical gift. Made from 100% polyester fleece, it offers lightweight warmth and cozy comfort for work, travel, study, or relaxing. Functional as well as fashionable, the Chill Chaser™ is sure to be appreciated!
