by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 9, 2022 |
Since ancient times, autumn has been a season of abundance and transformation…but also renewal and creativity. You can feel it in the air as it gets nice and crisp, like everything is settling in as it should be. Plus, it’s hard not to be inspired as the...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 2, 2022 |
Our farm at Bear Creek is quite the menagerie. We started with just a few sheep as my daughter Libbie wanted a lamb. This led me to discover the fiber arts, as well as the joys of shepherding! But as it turns out, sheep are like chips. You can’t stop at just...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 26, 2022 |
It’s almost “Nomecoming” at the Nome Schoolhouse and Ewe-niversity, and to celebrate, we’re hosting a Fiber Festival! Now’s the perfect time to start your fall felting projects to show off… and celebrate your school spirit! Do you...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 5, 2022 |
A wool by any other name will still felt, right? True, but in my experience, Romney wool is the best for needle-felting. That’s why most of the Bear Creek kits contain Romney wool … and from our very own flock! But why is Romney better? Why do different...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 15, 2022 |
It’s hard to believe that summer’s half over. While I’ll miss the warm weather, I must admit I look forward to that crisp autumn breeze … and of course, the pleasure of cozying up with some hot cider and my latest needle-felting project! So,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jul 8, 2022
We all have a spark of creativity within us. Some people love to paint or write poetry, others sing or dance. As for me, I cherish the fiber arts. Needle felting in particular has been a wonderful creative outlet. When I was younger, I never imagined that I would turn...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 24, 2022 |
It’s hard to believe, but 2022 is already almost half over! Independence Day is just around the corner, and this year, we’re honoring the freedoms we enjoy here at Bear Creek. The Fourth of July is when we commemorate our independence from the United...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 17, 2022 |
Here at Bear Creek, we strive to protect our planet and its wonderful creatures however possible. Locally speaking, we repurpose materials and recycle waste whenever possible, both in our shepherding and our fiber arts. Needle felting is innately sustainable as it...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 10, 2022
Bear Creek Farm may be over a thousand miles from any coastline, but that doesn’t stop us from loving — and deeply appreciating — our oceans. These vast, powerful waters shape our climate, produce oxygen, support countless species, and nourish people around the globe....
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 3, 2022 |
Some people assume that farms are entirely artificial or agricultural, with little regard for local wildlife. Perhaps that’s true for some, but at Bear Creek, we deeply appreciate Mother Earth and how she benefits our endeavors. Our beloved flocks graze the...
