by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 12, 2023 |
Felting Southdown Wool I am starting a new series of blog posts focusing on needle felting with different types of wool. We raise Romney, Blue Faced Leicester and Wensleydale at Bear Creek but I thought it would be fun to try out many different breeds. I often get...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 11, 2023 |
Felting Corriedale Wool I have been asked many times over the years what my favorite wool is in regards to needle felting. I had mainly used Romney wool since that is the breed of sheep we own, so I didn’t feel like I really knew that answer. We have...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 10, 2023 |
I have been asked many times over the years what my favorite wool is in regards to needle felting. I had mainly used Romney wool since that is the breed of sheep we own, so I didn’t feel like I really knew that answer. We have expanded our flock to Wensleydale and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 13, 2019
We crafters live by a different calendar – we often think about Christmas in July! We have to. When it comes to holiday gifting, as soon as we see school buses on the morning roads, we know it’s time to get serious about our needle felting projects. My...
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 14, 2018 |
There’s just something about the cold weather, warm hearts, and buttery baked goods that can make you feel so appreciative this time of year. And if you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering how time could have possibly gone by so fast. While I would love to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 12, 2018 |
Needle felting is an amazing activity fit for people from all walks of life, and it’s clear to see why. There’s nothing quite like sitting down for a relaxing afternoon of crafting. Whether you’re just getting started or have a few projects under your belt, you might...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 18, 2018
We’ve talked a lot in recent weeks about the MANY benefits of needle felting. We’ve discussed how it can help Alzheimer’s patients, relieve depression, and build social connections. With all of those benefits, don’t you want to share the art of needle felting with...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 25, 2018 |
I recently came across an article on ceramics and how it can help those battling depression. In it, they discussed the work of art psychotherapist Joshua K. M. Nan. Nan studied the effect that ceramic art therapy can have in those struggling with depressive disorders,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 6, 2018 |
If you are just starting out you may be struggling to figure out where to find the best wool for needle felting and what exactly it is you should be looking for when purchasing wool. When I first began needle felting I had the advantage of having an entire flock of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 14, 2017 |
Preparing Wool For Felting The soft fluffy wool you pulled out of your Bear Creek Felting Kit went through many steps to get there. I will share the steps we take with our wool before it is added to one of my needle felting kits. If you are interested in the...
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