by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 26, 2019 |
A dog with no eyes here a sheep with no wool there—are your incomplete needle felted projects turning your craft corner into a pet cemetery? Crafting is meant to be a distraction from the world around you, allowing you to get in the rhythm of your work and relax!...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 19, 2019 |
You might not have known this, but I have been on Etsy since the early days! Back then, there were nowhere near as many storefronts as there are today, and with that influx of competition means that you have to cross every T and dot every I to be successful in the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 12, 2019 |
Have you ever met someone who is always on a new craft journey? They’re amazing knitters, yet somehow, have a great knack for felting as well? Crafters often find themselves with “itchy fingers,” a constant urge to craft, tinker, and create. This is probably the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 5, 2019 |
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....
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 28, 2019 |
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...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 21, 2019 |
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...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 14, 2019 |
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....
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 7, 2019 |
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...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 31, 2019 |
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...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 24, 2019 |
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...
