by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 4, 2023
At Bear Creek Felting, we’re all about building community. To that end, we value connection, communication, and transparency. We want to make sure you feel like you’re a part of our community and that you understand the mission and manner of our community. Helping...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 24, 2023
I’ve been around sheep most of my life, but until I had my own sheep that are raised for their wool, I was never as excited for shearing time as I am now. There’s something special about raising and caring for sheep. You get to know them. You take care of them....
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 17, 2023
It is no secret. I love creating felted animals. I love the entire experience from watching countless documentaries and videos of the animals going about their daily lives in their natural habitats to the trial-and-error process of bringing each noble beast to life...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 27, 2023
I’ve always been a little obsessed with Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure if it’s the candy, the flowers, the colors, the romance, or a little bit of everything. Whatever it is, Valentine’s Day is just one of those special days of the year. We all need excuses to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 6, 2023
Can you believe it? We made it to 2023! The rams are celebrating, the sheep are celebrating, and we are most definitely celebrating! At Bear Creek Felting, we rang in the New Year with a bang. You should have seen those sheep dancing the night away. The rams tried to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 18, 2022
Snow is a strange thing. It’s delicate yet sometimes dangerous. It’s beautiful but also painful. It covers everything yet disappears with a bit of sun (although not as easily up here in North Dakota!). And interestingly, it’s a creative medium as...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 11, 2022
It will be Christmas (or whichever winter holiday you celebrate) before you realize it! If you’re making handcrafted gifts for your loved ones, now’s the time. Thankfully, needle felting can produce beautiful, completely unique creations in a matter of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 21, 2022
I hear it all the time: “Wow, your needle-felted creations look amazing, I wish I could do that!” Well, guess what — you can! It may look complex, but like any art form, it just takes practice and patience. Some of my students are darn near convinced...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 14, 2022
It’s almost Halloween… the holiday for spooky fun, mysterious magic, and of course, plenty of treats! How do you plan to celebrate? As the crafty sort, I’m always inspired during this season of creativity and mischief. You won’t find me...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 7, 2022
The world would look very different without farms. We’d rely solely on wild-caught game and wild-harvested fruits and vegetables. There would be no bread, cereal, or beer. Our clothes would be entirely made of plastic (even more than they already are)! Farms...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 23, 2022
As a shepherd-turned-business owner, my days can be extremely hectic. But I always try to find time for my mental health. Especially once lambing season arrives, it’s just too easy to let the “hustle” take over! Thankfully, my business is centered...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 16, 2022
That’s all they really want! And fall is the season for it, from pumpkin spice lattes to jack-o’lanterns. Did you know that the original jack o’lanterns were made out of turnips or other root vegetables? The practice originated in Europe, where night...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 9, 2022
Since ancient times, autumn has been a season of abundance and transformation…but also renewal and creativity. You can feel it in the air as it gets nice and crisp, like everything is settling in as it should be. Plus, it’s hard not to be inspired as the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 2, 2022
Our farm at Bear Creek is quite the menagerie. We started with just a few sheep as my daughter Libbie wanted a lamb. This led me to discover the fiber arts, as well as the joys of shepherding! But as it turns out, sheep are like chips. You can’t stop at just...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 26, 2022
It’s almost “Nomecoming” at the Nome Schoolhouse and Ewe-niversity, and to celebrate, we’re hosting a Fiber Festival! Now’s the perfect time to start your fall felting projects to show off… and celebrate your school spirit! Do you...
