by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 24, 2023
When I was a novice needle felter, I made mistake after mistake. I stabbed myself more times than I can count, I spent more time on projects than was necessary, I broke needles, I was lucky enough to be raising the very wool that is the best for needle felting. It was...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 17, 2023
If you’re anything like me, crafting is part of your soul. I absolutely love the entire process of transforming raw materials into a work of art. While needle-felting is my jam, I truly enjoy any type of crafting and I’m always thrilled when I get the opportunity to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 10, 2023 |
I designed my first needle felting kit in 2008 and have since added an entire collection of kits designed for the beginner in needle felting. I have many specific goals in mind when designing a kit and I want to give you a little behind the scenes peak at my process....
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 4, 2023
At Bear Creek Felting, we’re all about building community. To that end, we value connection, communication, and transparency. We want to make sure you feel like you’re a part of our community and that you understand the mission and manner of our community. Helping...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 24, 2023
I’ve been around sheep most of my life, but until I had my own sheep that are raised for their wool, I was never as excited for shearing time as I am now. There’s something special about raising and caring for sheep. You get to know them. You take care of them....
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 17, 2023
It is no secret. I love creating felted animals. I love the entire experience from watching countless documentaries and videos of the animals going about their daily lives in their natural habitats to the trial-and-error process of bringing each noble beast to life...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 27, 2023
I’ve always been a little obsessed with Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure if it’s the candy, the flowers, the colors, the romance, or a little bit of everything. Whatever it is, Valentine’s Day is just one of those special days of the year. We all need excuses to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 6, 2023
Can you believe it? We made it to 2023! The rams are celebrating, the sheep are celebrating, and we are most definitely celebrating! At Bear Creek Felting, we rang in the New Year with a bang. You should have seen those sheep dancing the night away. The rams tried to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 18, 2022
Snow is a strange thing. It’s delicate yet sometimes dangerous. It’s beautiful but also painful. It covers everything yet disappears with a bit of sun (although not as easily up here in North Dakota!). And interestingly, it’s a creative medium as...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 11, 2022
It will be Christmas (or whichever winter holiday you celebrate) before you realize it! If you’re making handcrafted gifts for your loved ones, now’s the time. Thankfully, needle felting can produce beautiful, completely unique creations in a matter of...