by Teresa Perleberg | May 27, 2022
Last month, we celebrated Mother’s Day, which was particularly appropriate here at Bear Creek Farm as we’d just finished helping 98 ewes give birth. (Phew!) Now, it’s time to honor our fathers. Rams don’t care for their offspring, but as so...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 20, 2022
It’s hard to believe we’re already in the middle of May! 2022 has been a remarkable year so far, from the abundance of adorable lambs at Bear Creek Farm to the amazing growth of the Nome Schoolhouse. Lambing season was quite rainy and stressful, though, so...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 13, 2022
Lambing season 2022 is officially over, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome more than 100 adorable lambs to Bear Creek Farm! This was a busy year, with more than 98 pregnant ewes. We had more sets of twins than normal and two sets of triplets, which was very...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 29, 2022
Here at Bear Creek, we’re wrapping up lambing season, and the motherly love is flowing among our flock! There are few sights more heartwarming than a ewe and her baby. And now, it’s also time to celebrate our own mothers. This year, Mother’s Day is...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 22, 2022
You likely associate the fall season with the harvest — but for shepherds, spring is the season! We’ve finally finished shearing our flock and delivering our lambs, which means we’ve got plenty of fleece to share. I’m excited to announce that my...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 14, 2022
Needle felting is one of the many wonderful kinds of fiber arts — and yes, it is indeed art! Some people have a limited definition for art, or they separate “crafts” as something less meaningful. But this week, on World Art Day (April 15), we’re...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 8, 2022
Winter is a lovely, restful time of year, but I always forget how quiet it is…until spring comes back around and I hear all the birds chirping, squawking, and tooting! It’s no wonder that birds are such a common symbol of springtime because they sure get...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 1, 2022
It’s April … time for fresh blooms, warmer weather, and best of all… lambs! Lambing season is my favorite time of the year. There’s nothing quite like seeing adorable baby sheep take their first steps … and yes, they start walking within...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 11, 2022
Do you want the luck of the Irish in your needle felting journey? Eager to make some charming new creations? Sorry, couldn’t resist! St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, as is spring itself (finally!) This season is all about growth and renewal —...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 4, 2022
Have you ever been on a safari? It’s a wonderful opportunity to see amazing wildlife, but it’s not always accessible — especially these days. That doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Africa’s fantastic creatures right here in the United...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 18, 2022
I can hardly believe spring is just around the corner! For me, spring is a time of growth and renewal. Here at Bear Creek, it’s when we welcome new lambs to our flock. And while we may put away our wool socks and sweaters, we keep our felting wool close at hand!...
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 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 | 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...
