by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 9, 2018 |
And just like that, the holidays are here! As soon as the discount bins are filled with this year’s Halloween candy, it’s time to start gearing up for the holiday season. Though it’s easy to get wrapped up in the madness of giving, shopping, and spending, here at Bear...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 26, 2018 |
Ever hear the adage, “waiting on pins and needles”? It conjures up feelings of anticipation – that tingling sensation right before a life changing event. Then it happens. Only it’s not jitters in the pit of your stomach. Instead, it’s unusual stiffness in your hands...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 5, 2018 |
There’s no question, self-care is this year’s hottest topic. With 80% of Americans afflicted with stress, it’s safe to say we could all use a little self-care to ensure we are aligned with the best version of ourselves. Now, we all know breakfast is the most important...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 28, 2018 |
If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that we could all use a little more human connection these days. Trapped behind our screens, bogged down by social media, and worn out from wearing our mother, sister, wife, teacher hats, it’s easy to succumb to low self-esteem and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 21, 2018 |
There’s something absolutely magical about walking into a craft store. With endless possibilities and new projects awaiting at every turn, it’s no wonder felters quickly become obsessed with the project at hand. But beyond the thrill of parading through the local...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 14, 2018 |
More and more these days, you hear about people living with chronic pain. Whether due to an autoimmune condition, an old injury, or a myriad of other things, chronic pain is, well, chronic. Thankfully, researchers in England have discovered a link between crafting and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 7, 2018 |
Home /needle felting/Page 11 Art Therapy through Felting As anyone with a crafting habit can tell you, making art can be a very therapeutic process. Heck, even just stabbing wool against a block can work wonders for melting away frustrations of the day. But, for many,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 31, 2018 |
With back-to-school upon us, some questions are looming for all parents: is my child’s reading level up to par? Will they be behind? How can I inspire a love for reading? Well, I’ve got a somewhat unorthodox answer for you: needle felting. One of the first things kids...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 24, 2018 |
High Blood Pressure? Felt it Down We all know how much fun needle felting is. We know the joys of making gifts for others (and keeping a few for ourselves, too). We’ve even talked about the amazing mental health benefits of needle felting. But, did you know that...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 17, 2018 |
Home /Blog/Page 24 Needle Felting with Gotland Wool What Wool Should I Choose for Felting? Have you ever wondered if Gotland wool is a good choice for needle felting? If you’re new to needle felting or have been felting for a while, you’ve likely asked yourself which...
