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...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 24, 2017 |
The Felting Needle If you are just learning about needle felting you may be wondering what a felting needle is and how it works. Maybe you have been using a felting needle for awhile and wonder why they have the shape they have and what else they are used for. There...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 5, 2017 |
This is the 4th post in my blog series; “How I started needle felting and making money with wool from my sheep.” I started out sharing how growing up on a farm influenced my artistic side and developed my eye for detail. In the second post I share how homeschooling...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 20, 2017 |
What wool should I choose for felting? Have you wondered if you should use Shetland wool? If you have done any needle felting at all, or you are looking to start you will be wondering what breed of wool to use. I was lucky when I was just beginning I had a flock of...