by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 1, 2021
Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? Globally, the day is recognized to create awareness and encourage advocacy of mental health. It’s a day when any and all stigmas are set aside as people focus on education, resources, and support. While...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 24, 2021
On September 25th, we celebrate our hoppy friends on National Bunny Day. If you know me at all, you know I love animals. They are my chief inspiration for my needle felting projects! Of course, it’s hard NOT to love rabbits. Rabbits are sweet, docile animals...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 17, 2021
We needle felters talk about wool so much that we may forget our beloved sheep if we’re not careful! Did you know that many breeds of sheep are endangered? If no one desires their wool, farmers don’t breed them — and these fascinating and wonderful breeds...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 10, 2021
September 9th just passed, which means another annual Teddy Bear day has come and gone. I don’t know about you, but I have always loved Teddy Bear day, because those cute, cuddly toys have always had a special place in my heart. I remember my first teddy bear, partly...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 3, 2021
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over! Here at Bear Creek, we’re saying goodbye to sunny days and hello to crisp fall weather. It will be nice to cool off a bit! As I break out my sweaters and start prepping the farm for autumn, I’m often...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 27, 2021
Where did the summer go? It’s almost fall, and that means it’s time for spooky season! As the weather cools off, it’s a wonderful time to pick up some crafts and celebrate the holidays, starting with Halloween. What better way to get into the spirit...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 23, 2021 |
I’m often asked how much it costs to start needle felting. It’s an understandable question: many crafting activities are expensive! Thankfully, needle felting is not one of them. The basic supplies are quite affordable. Plus, purchasing sustainable and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 2, 2021
At Bear Creek Felting, we recently welcomed CVM sheep to our flock! These adorable sheep provide high-quality wool which we are excited to offer you. As we begin our journey with our new CVM sheep, I thought a little introduction was in order. CVM stands for...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 18, 2021
We’re just days away from Father’s Day, and if you haven’t already, you still have time to figure out how you will make the day special for your dad. With all that has been happening, it is extremely important to show the special persons in your life how much...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 4, 2021
Every year, we celebrate National Best Friend’s Day on June 8. On this day, you focus on honoring the friendships that are important to you. That’s a whole day to do something fun with your special friend. It’s also okay if you have more than one best friends. The...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 21, 2021
It’s planting season here in North Dakota. If you’re a farm girl like me, you’ll already know that spring is the first time in the year that we get out our shovels and start planting. Whether you’re a large scale farmer or you just find yourself doing a little...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 14, 2021
If you’ve been around and have been following up with us for a while, you would know that the wool we use in our needle felting academy is from the sheep we raise on our farm. We recently shared a blog post about shearing the wool. So, now we’re going to talk about...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 7, 2021
The bond between a mother and her child is one of the most beautiful things. Witnessing the birth of over 60 lambs over the last few weeks has been quite the reminder. Moms are super humans, who should always be celebrated. So, Mother’s Day is just that one day...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 23, 2021
If you were raised on a farm like I was, then you probably already know where wool comes from. For those who might not be so sure, it comes from sheep. The coat of other animals is also sometimes blended with wool, such as alpaca, rabbit, and so on. The wool that we...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 16, 2021
Are you an animal lover? More specifically, do you love elephants? I listened to the book The Elephant Whisperer while needle felting an elephant last year and fell in love! Despite their enormous size, they are graceful and loyal creatures. If you have been following...
