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 | Aug 20, 2021 |
Want to felt your own cozy hat? Then I have good news for you! We have our hat felting retreat coming up, and it’s the perfect way to get introduced to the art of millinery. You’ll make your own classic-style hat with wool roving using the wet felting...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 13, 2021 |
If you’ve been following Bear Creek for a bit, you likely know that we have reclaimed an abandoned schoolhouse for our fiber arts classes. If not, then let me introduce you to the Nome Schoolhouse! We converted this charming building from a ghost-town relic into...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 6, 2021 |
I have exciting news…last month, we welcomed more Corriedale sheep to the Bear Creek Ranch! This is a wonderful, docile breed, originally developed in New Zealand, that we’ll love to join our flock. I’m endlessly fascinated by the sheer variety (pun...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 30, 2021 |
One of the most common questions I hear from beginner needle felters is how to make their projects less fuzzy or hairy. There are a lot of factors that go into your piece’s “fuzz factor.” Sometimes, you’ll want a fuzzy look. But if you want a...
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 16, 2021 |
At the Nome SchoolHouse, one of the things we enjoy the most is teaching people all about the lost art of fiber work. From needle felting, to spinning, to crochet, knitting, weaving, and wet felting, the fiber arts are a skill, no, a lifestyle, like no other. The...
