by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 4, 2022 |
What’s your favorite part of needle felting? For me, it’s hard to say. I enjoy the potential to create beautiful and adorable creatures as I’m a big animal lover. But I also appreciate the community that emerges around this craft. It’s the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 28, 2022 |
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! This is the time of year to get your loved one something special … and stores are constantly pushing us to buy flowers and sweets. Call me a hopeless romantic, but I’d much rather give something that lasts....
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 21, 2022 |
How is your New Year coming along? If you’ve been keeping up your resolution to do more needle felting, I applaud you! And if not, don’t worry… there’s plenty of time to work on your projects. For me personally, I’m already finding that...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 14, 2022 |
After the stress of the past couple of years, I hope you’re finding 2022 to be more restorative and relaxing. Personally, I’m making a commitment to spending more time being creative and enjoying my family. Let’s be honest, many of us stayed plugged...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 7, 2022 |
Happy New Year! It’s 2022, and after the past couple of years, we’re eager to make this one spectacular. It’s past time to release some new felting courses, and of course, we’re making wonderful use of the fully restored Nome Schoolhouse. And...
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 31, 2021 |
What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? I’ll tell you a secret: every year, one of my New Year’s resolutions is always to felt more! Well, maybe not directly, but I usually find myself resolving to be more mindful, take more downtime, and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 24, 2021 |
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… another needle felting kit! Sounds like an ideal gift to me! I’ll probably be working on some new crafts throughout the 12 days of Christmas. What better way to relax and nourish the soul than to cozy...
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 17, 2021 |
Winter is a time for togetherness, reflection, and creativity. From ice-skating to caroling, there are many wonderful Christmas traditions. Sadly, we’re still a bit limited due to the pandemic. Not to worry — ’tis the season to get crafty with your friends...
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 10, 2021 |
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches! Who doesn’t love seeing a magical and luminous tree covered in beautiful decorations? Christmas trees have been a tradition among my family for years, as they have for many others. And now,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 3, 2021 |
I’m all for walking in a winter wonderland, but let’s face it: the Nome Schoolhouse is a much warmer place to build a snowman! And the best part is, your snowman will never melt. I’m excited to offer my Snowman Felting Class on January 10, 2022. This...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 26, 2021 |
I know it’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just under one month away! And it’ll be here before we know it. At Bear Creek, we’re quickly making preparations for our Christmas dessert concert along with winter on the farm. We just finished breeding...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 19, 2021 |
It’s been less than a year since we restored the Nome Schoolhouse, a pillar of education and a wonderful gathering place for our community. Last winter, we weren’t quite ready to host any holiday activities. But this year, we’re eager to deck the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 12, 2021 |
It’s hard to believe that this time last year, the Nome Schoolhouse was in the midst of being renovated. The expansion didn’t even exist; it was just the foundation laid, nothing more! As winter fast approaches, I’m taking some time to reflect on...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 5, 2021 |
Every time I hear that song, I immediately think, “Yes, of course!” And what a perfect idea for a movie with strong themes of family love and fun. Snowmen and women — snow people! — have long been a cherished winter tradition. But of course, snow...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 29, 2021 |
Here at Bear Creek Farm, it’s not just the harvest season … it’s also breeding season! We have an amazing collection of adorable sheep, and this is the time of year where we play matchmaker to help the flock grow. Late October/early November is...