by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 27, 2020 |
Living where I do – on a farm in North Dakota – I am deeply connected to farmers, small towns, and small businesses. In some ways, I am surrounded by entrepreneurs, people who are in business because they see a direct need in the community and are able to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 20, 2020 |
As you no doubt know by now, I love my sheep. The short story is, the sheep came to live on our then cattle farm as a birthday gift for my daughter, who was becoming quite the knitter. What started as a flock of four registered Romney ewes has become a flock of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 13, 2020 |
While the world battles COVID-19, many of us live in areas where schools are closed, trips are canceled, and we are discouraged from going out much at all. It’s an unsettling time, to say the least, and so much uncertainty is fueling fears most of us have never...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 6, 2020 |
If you believe social media feeds, everyone else’s projects are perfect! Perfect colors, perfect shapes, even perfect lighting. But seriously, how often do your projects go precisely according to plan? I know my projects sometimes finish a bit differently than I...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 28, 2020 |
Any other movie fans out there? Did you happen to follow the Oscars this year? Well, in case you missed it, needle felting made headlines! It’s true, in the category of Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated), “Sister” was one of five nominated. Unfortunately,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 21, 2020 |
Ever feel like your memory isn’t what it used to be? Do you believe you’re not retaining information as you once did? It seems that many people have accepted a decline in memory as we age, yet there are things we can do about it – including needle felting!...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 14, 2020 |
I remember the feeling of being the “new kid” in a group – everyone seems to know what’s going on except me! Ever “felt” that way? Puns aside, it can be intimidating to come into a new group and feel like you’re on the outside just because you don’t know the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 7, 2020 |
As needle felters, we belong to a community of crafters and hobbyists who are in the habit of creating. We create beautiful creations, focusing on getting all the little details perfect. Create: 1) to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 31, 2020 |
The downside of becoming addicted to needle felting is that you end up with dozens of fabulous creations that you don’t want to part with! Oh sure, we make our art for friends and family, but let’s be honest, do you keep more than you give or even sell? I...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 24, 2020 |
No matter what we do in life, we can always improve! I also believe that anything worth our time is worth doing to the best of our abilities – after all, time is precious! So if you’re looking to push yourself this year, consider setting new goals for yourself...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 17, 2020 |
The start of each new year stirs conversations around how we will become “better” in some way during the coming year. Perhaps you’ll stop smoking, join a gym, clean out the basement, or vow to remember birthdays with a handwritten note. These are all worthy pursuits,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 10, 2020 |
Anyone else feel like there is SO much pressure around creating new year resolutions? While I may not be the bandwagon type, I do believe in stretching ourselves to become the best we can be – and that is a year-round commitment. Ever since moving to our farm...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 3, 2020 |
Fresh from the holidays, we might all feel as though we need a vacation from our vacation! Endless to-do lists, family get-togethers, school obligations, and office parties can leave us feeling as though our calendar is controlling us instead of the other way around....
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 27, 2019 |
If you’re new to needle felting the hobby that shapes beautifully spun wool into intricate creatures with character, you might have bumped into a few myths that need debunking. Have no fear; I’m here to clear up the confusion and get you started on the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 23, 2019 |
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...
