by Teresa Perleberg | May 20, 2023
Livestock guardian dogs play a crucial role in protecting sheep from predators, and their importance cannot be overstated. At Bear Creek Ranch, we had a devastating loss of 22 sheep to coyotes in one summer, which made me realize the need for reliable and trustworthy...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 13, 2023
Needle felting with wool is a sustainable and creative craft that can be used to transform natural, renewable materials into beautiful and long-lasting creations. By utilizing the unique properties of wool, needle felting allows you to create objects that are both...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 5, 2023
While I have often shared my love for lambing season and the joy it brings me, I have also experienced some tragic events on the farm that I rarely talk about. My sister once advised me to share some of the real stuff that happens on a farm to help people realize that...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 14, 2023
Ah, Lambing Season – the best of times! When the world turns anew and we’re greeted by the sight of fresh, bleating life. This is the season of pregnant ewes, of birthing and nurturing, of stress, excitement, tragedy and reward, all rolled into one....
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 7, 2023
This week we’re talking about Vertical wool operations. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “wow, thank you, I’ve never heard of a Vertical wool operation!” 😉 Actually, once you hear about it, you’ll be glad you did. Bear Creek Felting is a Vertical wool...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 31, 2023
Anytime you learn a new craft, there’s a whole bunch of information to remember. When you’re knitting, you need to remember the difference between a knit stitch and a purl stitch, how to cast on, how to hold the needles, and a ton of various terms. Every craft has...
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....
