by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 27, 2019 |
Do you have an inner critic? I know I do! It’s that nagging voice that seems to have an opinion about something I’ve just done. Our inner critics can really do a number on our confidence, convincing us that we are not good enough. Luckily, we can silence that...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 20, 2019 |
It’s common to hear someone say, “Oh, I don’t have time to pick up a hobby, plus I’m too stressed!” But what if a craft like needle felting was just what the doctor ordered? It turns out researchers are proving what crafters have known all along. Creative pursuits and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 13, 2019 |
We crafters live by a different calendar – we often think about Christmas in July! We have to. When it comes to holiday gifting, as soon as we see school buses on the morning roads, we know it’s time to get serious about our needle felting projects. My...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 6, 2019 |
Whether you’re a hobbyist or have dreams of turning your passion for needle felting into a business, you can use the power of social media to take your crafts (or side hustle!) to the next level. Think about it this way. Nearly two decades ago, you actually had to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 30, 2019 |
If you’re one of the 500 million Americans who have trouble falling asleep at night, you know how your restlessness can throw you off-kilter for the entire day. Tossing and turning, waking up every hour (on the hour), fidgeting, throwing the sheets off—it’s no fun at...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 23, 2019 |
Way, way, way up north, you’ll find the Bear Creek Ranch in Fort Ransom, North Dakota! If you know anything about us, you know that we love sheep. My kids grew up showing sheep at the county fair, and we’ve been raising them since 2006. What started out with only a...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 16, 2019 |
“Every beginner possesses a great potential to be an expert…” -Lailah Gifty Akita Sometimes, getting started is the hardest part of the journey! Have you ever noticed that when starting something new, often, you’ll jump to step Z before even considering step A? I like...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 14, 2019 |
The cool weather will be here before you know it, and if you’re looking for ways to stay busy you might want to consider exploring the world of crafts! Get into the zone, learn a new skill, or perfect an old hobby with tips and inspiration from some of the best...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 9, 2019 |
Crafters tend to get lost in the “zone.” But as someone living with arthritis, the temptation to continue needle felting through the pain could leave you with stiff shoulders and cramped fingers! With 29 joints and a complex web of muscles, ligaments, and tendons,...
