by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 7, 2019 |
I am so very thankful for my virtual community! I never dreamed that I could work with so many creative souls from all over the globe yet stay right here on the farm. The wonders of technology allow me to teach, connect, and create through my online courses, EweTube...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 29, 2019 |
For many of us, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be tough. Whether you’ll be spending the time surrounded by people or in quiet solitude, this time of year is emotional for everyone in their own way. It probably won’t surprise you that I turn to needle...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 22, 2019 |
The holidays are upon us, and the farm is slowly slipping into winter. We are well into boot season, and the animals are readying themselves for the cold days and nights. Snow will fall more regularly now, which has me musing about the Bear Creek Snowmen, so I thought...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 15, 2019 |
I love getting new crafters hooked on needle felting! So much so that I developed lots of resources for every stage of your journey and multiple learning styles. This week I wanted to spotlight a few great resources to support you in your needle felting craft! Needle...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 8, 2019 |
When the pumpkins are put away, attention will turn to gift-giving. If you are head-over-heels for needle felting but aren’t quite sure you’re ready to craft creations for everyone on your list, we’ve got some ready-made felted critters that just need a bow! For your...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 1, 2019 |
I’m often curious about the origins of things – especially those that touch my world of needle felting! So today, we’ll take a trip back in time and ground you in the origins of the craft and how it came to be used for detailed sculptures like our animal...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 25, 2019 |
We all get comfortable with our tools and supplies when we lose ourselves in a hobby or craft. Needle felting is no different – we gravitate to the same needle sizes and wool time and time again because we are confident with the results we will get. We take on...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 18, 2019 |
I don’t know about you, but I find that having the perfect tool for the task makes anything easier and more enjoyable. Needle felting is pretty simple in that not much is needed to get started, but like anything, it draws you in! The basics It’s true, to get started...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 11, 2019 |
As the days get shorter, life migrates indoors. Dinners become more elaborate, sewing machines come back out, and crafters pick up new hobbies (or revisit old favorites!). It’s a great time to pick up your felting needles and wool! We crafters are in full swing making...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 4, 2019 |
While everyone continues to move deeper into a 24/7 digital world, there seems no better time to ditch our smartphones and go analog for an hour or two each day. Phone “addictions” have become so prevalent that people are starting to take intentional breaks from their...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 27, 2019 |
Do you have an inner critic? I know I do! It’s that nagging voice that seems to have an opinion about something I’ve just done. Our inner critics can really do a number on our confidence, convincing us that we are not good enough. Luckily, we can silence that...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 20, 2019 |
It’s common to hear someone say, “Oh, I don’t have time to pick up a hobby, plus I’m too stressed!” But what if a craft like needle felting was just what the doctor ordered? It turns out researchers are proving what crafters have known all along. Creative pursuits 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 | Sep 6, 2019 |
Whether you’re a hobbyist or have dreams of turning your passion for needle felting into a business, you can use the power of social media to take your crafts (or side hustle!) to the next level. Think about it this way. Nearly two decades ago, you actually had to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 30, 2019 |
If you’re one of the 500 million Americans who have trouble falling asleep at night, you know how your restlessness can throw you off-kilter for the entire day. Tossing and turning, waking up every hour (on the hour), fidgeting, throwing the sheets off—it’s no fun at...
