by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 12, 2018 |
Needle felting is an amazing activity fit for people from all walks of life, and it’s clear to see why. There’s nothing quite like sitting down for a relaxing afternoon of crafting. Whether you’re just getting started or have a few projects under your belt, you might...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 18, 2018
We’ve talked a lot in recent weeks about the MANY benefits of needle felting. We’ve discussed how it can help Alzheimer’s patients, relieve depression, and build social connections. With all of those benefits, don’t you want to share the art of needle felting with...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 25, 2018 |
I recently came across an article on ceramics and how it can help those battling depression. In it, they discussed the work of art psychotherapist Joshua K. M. Nan. Nan studied the effect that ceramic art therapy can have in those struggling with depressive disorders,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 6, 2018 |
If you are just starting out you may be struggling to figure out where to find the best wool for needle felting and what exactly it is you should be looking for when purchasing wool. When I first began needle felting I had the advantage of having an entire flock of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 14, 2017 |
Preparing Wool For Felting The soft fluffy wool you pulled out of your Bear Creek Felting Kit went through many steps to get there. I will share the steps we take with our wool before it is added to one of my needle felting kits. If you are interested in the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 5, 2017 |
This is the 4th post in my blog series; “How I started needle felting and making money with wool from my sheep.” I started out sharing how growing up on a farm influenced my artistic side and developed my eye for detail. In the second post I share how homeschooling...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 20, 2017 |
What wool should I choose for felting? Have you wondered if you should use Shetland wool? If you have done any needle felting at all, or you are looking to start you will be wondering what breed of wool to use. I was lucky when I was just beginning I had a flock of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 6, 2017 |
An Interesting Background to my Needle Felting Journey Before Bear Creek Felting I was kept busy homeschooling my 4 children. In our homeschool I helped my children learn Math, Science, Grammar, History and more, but above all encouraged them to follow their...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 30, 2017 |
Have you always been an artist? I get this question quite often and I don’t really know how to reply. I have hastily and without much thought replied with, “I used to like to color when I was little.” This usually brings some laughter but it is the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 3, 2017 |
Top 5 Most Asked Questions about Needle Felting 1. What do I need to get started needle felting and where do I find it? All you need to get started needle felting is a felting needle, felting cushion and some wool. These items can be purchased through me or you can...
