Unveiling the Artist Within: A Journey of Discovery

Unveiling the Artist Within: A Journey of Discovery

by | May 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered if you were always destined to be an artist? It’s a question that often leaves me pondering, searching for an answer that adequately captures my artistic evolution. In the past, I would hastily reply, “I used to enjoy coloring when I...
Livestock Guardian Dogs: The Unsung Heroes of the Farm

Livestock Guardian Dogs: The Unsung Heroes of the Farm

by | May 20, 2023

Livestock guardian dogs play a crucial role in protecting sheep from predators, and their importance cannot be overstated. At Bear Creek Ranch, we had a devastating loss of 22 sheep to coyotes in one summer, which made me realize the need for reliable and trustworthy...
Are You Ready to Sell Your Creations?

Are You Ready to Sell Your Creations?

by | Apr 22, 2023

There comes a time in every needle felters life when they’re caught in the unknown. They’ve been felting creations for quite awhile and their collection is growing and growing. They’ve given a handful of needle feltings away and they don’t want to stop crafting, but...
From Farm to Retail

From Farm to Retail

by | Apr 7, 2023

This week we’re talking about Vertical wool operations. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “wow, thank you, I’ve never heard of a Vertical wool operation!” 😉 Actually, once you hear about it, you’ll be glad you did.  Bear Creek Felting is a Vertical wool...
The Ins and Outs of Needle Felting

The Ins and Outs of Needle Felting

by | Mar 31, 2023

Anytime you learn a new craft, there’s a whole bunch of information to remember. When you’re knitting, you need to remember the difference between a knit stitch and a purl stitch, how to cast on, how to hold the needles, and a ton of various terms. Every craft has...
Needle Felting Tips and Tricks

Needle Felting Tips and Tricks

by | Mar 24, 2023

When I was a novice needle felter, I made mistake after mistake. I stabbed myself more times than I can count, I spent more time on projects than was necessary, I broke needles, I was lucky enough to be raising the very wool that is the best for needle felting. It was...
Is Learning a New Craft Difficult?

Is Learning a New Craft Difficult?

by | Mar 17, 2023

If you’re anything like me, crafting is part of your soul. I absolutely love the entire process of transforming raw materials into a work of art. While needle-felting is my jam, I truly enjoy any type of crafting and I’m always thrilled when I get the opportunity to...

Answering your Needle Felting Questions

by | Mar 4, 2023

At Bear Creek Felting, we’re all about building community. To that end, we value connection, communication, and transparency. We want to make sure you feel like you’re a part of our community and that you understand the mission and manner of our community.  Helping...
Shearing Time is Here Again

Shearing Time is Here Again

by | Feb 24, 2023

I’ve been around sheep most of my life, but until I had my own sheep that are raised for their wool, I was never as excited for shearing time as I am now.  There’s something special about raising and caring for sheep. You get to know them. You take care of them....
Come Home To The Range With A Felted American Bison

Come Home To The Range With A Felted American Bison

by | Feb 17, 2023

It is no secret. I love creating felted animals. I love the entire experience from watching countless documentaries and videos of the animals going about their daily lives in their natural habitats to the trial-and-error process of bringing each noble beast to life...
Will You Be My Valentine?

Will You Be My Valentine?

by | Jan 27, 2023

I’ve always been a little obsessed with Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure if it’s the candy, the flowers, the colors, the romance, or a little bit of everything. Whatever it is, Valentine’s Day is just one of those special days of the year. We all need excuses to...
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