Wool In the News

Wool In the News

At Bear Creek Felting, we’re obsessed with all things textiles, all things creative, and all things craftsmanship. It’s who we are. It’s what we do! That said, some phenomenal things are happening in our world today when it comes to sustainability & manufacturing....
Cool Down with Summer Crafts

Cool Down with Summer Crafts

Summer’s here & the weather is fine. It’s about time you baaaaask in the sun and create needle felted sheep! Now that the kids are off to camp, I have a perfect idea that will allow you to stay busy, perfect your craft, and make the most adorable, life-like...
Venture to the Nome Schoolhouse

Venture to the Nome Schoolhouse

As a craft enthusiast, farmer, North Dakotan, and lover of sheep (one might even call me a sheep whisperer), community has been at the center of everything I do. It’s incredible to see what happens when we work together, support one another, and cheer from the...
FAQ: How Do I Wash Wool?

FAQ: How Do I Wash Wool?

Most crafters I know love working with raw materials, and I’d have to agree! It allows you to connect with your pieces in a different way—because you truly have to understand the texture, density, and fragility of the materials before you can start creating your art....
Needle Felting Lingo You Should Know

Needle Felting Lingo You Should Know

From wool tops to carded batts, are you going nuts trying to navigate the (sometimes) confusing lingo of needle felting? As a beginner, not understanding the language could prevent you from buying the proper materials or even inhibit your ability to follow in-depth...
FAQ: When Can Kids Learn to Needle Felt?

FAQ: When Can Kids Learn to Needle Felt?

Needle felting as we know it today has been around for decades. But with addictive Youtube tutorials that transform simple pieces of felt into dynamic, lifelike creatures and a certain freedom that’s not as prevalent in other craft forms, needle felting has taken the...
Furry Family Members: Remembering Our Pets with Crafts

Furry Family Members: Remembering Our Pets with Crafts

For most people, animals aren’t pets. They’re family! They lift our spirits with snuggles, cuddles, and weird quirks. They bring us comfort and offer an unconditional love that’s hard to find anywhere else. Take one look at my Instagram, and you’ll see that my animals...
Summer Activities: Felting with the Kids

Summer Activities: Felting with the Kids

There are only a few more weeks until summer break, and while the kids might be counting down the days, parents around the country are thinking of ways to keep their little ones busy—for the sake of sanity for all parties involved! While the sun blazes outside, keep...
Beyond Felted Figures: 5 Cool Craft Ideas

Beyond Felted Figures: 5 Cool Craft Ideas

I’m a North Dakota farm girl through and through, and I can’t lie, I love animals! I raise cattle and sheep. I grew up riding horses, and I love the fact that I get to bring my kids into this farm life. That said, I know that not everyone is as obsessed with critters...
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