by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 15, 2021 |
It’s mid-October, and I don’t know about you, but I’m loving the cooler weather, especially after what they say was the hottest summer on record! Plus, the leaves are turning, the air is nice and crisp… it’s a lovely time of year. And...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 8, 2021 |
It’s that time of year! Fall has arrived and brought with it – World Animal Day. All around the globe on October 4th animal lovers celebrated and embraced animals of all species. On World Animal Day participants provided education, volunteered their time, and...
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 | 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...
