Hi! My name is Teresa Perleberg, and I’m the designer and maker behind Bear Creek Design. I live on a farm near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, with my family, and I make needle-felted sculptures and needle-felting DIY kits using wool from our flock of sheep.
The story of Bear Creek Design starts in 2006, when my daughter asked for a lamb for her eighth birthday. We live on a cattle farm, and I had grown up with sheep on my family’s farm, so this wasn’t such an odd request. My husband and I decided to get her two lambs, and while we were at it, we threw in two for me as well. Soon after, I joined a local spinning guild to learn how to spin our wool into yarn. The wonderful ladies in the guild taught me so much about what can be done with wool — including how to needle felt, which ended up changing my life.
While participating in local events with the spinning guild, I found that people were interested in purchasing my needle-felted sculptures. So in 2008, I opened my Etsy shop and started selling my sculptures and my hand-spun wool. Around that time, I began teaching classes on needle felting locally, and I heard from my Etsy customers through social media that they wanted to learn from me as well. With this in mind, I wrote instructions on how to needle felt a bear, took pictures of each step, and made the whole thing into a kit — complete with wool from our sheep. Since then, I’ve designed several more kits for beginners, and our flock has grown to 65 well-loved ewes.
I find daily inspiration in observing the animals on our farm, as well as those in the wild. A trip to the zoo usually inspires a new sculpture, as does browsing through a children’s picture book. I also love taking photographs of animals: I find it very helpful to reference these photos when I’m ready to sit down and felt. Whenever I make a felted sculpture, I pay particular attention to the animal’s expression, as this is what really brings them to life. My pieces are always happy, and even the realistic animals have a slight grin if you look carefully.
I live in a remote area where the combination of selling art, ranching, and raising a family would be very difficult without Etsy. I treasure the people I have met here — I have some customers who have been collecting my pieces since I first opened my shop, and they’ve become like old friends to me. I like to know that something I’ve made brings a smile to their faces. Over the years, my children have learned so much about starting and operating a small business by observing my experiences. My daughter, Libbie, who is today a very talented knitter, even has plans to open her own Etsy shop this October when she turns 18.
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247 comments
Shulamit Raanan from ShuliDesigns said 5 years ago
Congrats on a great feature! You are so talented... I love your work!!!! :-) I wish you all the best in the future!
Helen Mills from 1820BagCo said 5 years ago
Too cute! Congrats on the feature!
Tess and Dave from TheRingForge said 5 years ago
How Wonderful your work is - WOW! Lovely story -
Lesya Harrison from HappyDollsByLesya said 5 years ago
WOW! Congrats on the feature! LOVE your shop!
Niki from JandEdoodles said 5 years ago
Such sweet items and beautifully made! Congrats on the feature!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
Love your shop!!! Congratulations on the feature!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
Adorable shop! Congrats on the feature!
DeUno from DeUno said 5 years ago
Lovely! Felted animals look really cute! Congratulations!
Printable Nature from printablenature said 5 years ago
Fabulous!!!! Congrats on your amazing designs. They are tooooo cute:-)
Bale and Twine from baleandtwine said 5 years ago
Such beautiful workmanship! What a fun shop to feature! Congrats!
cherryZO from cherryZOvintage said 5 years ago
Congratulations on the feature ! What a cute shop !
BlueCaterpillar from LabelStickers said 5 years ago
Beautiful items and gorgeous shop ! Congratulations on the feature !
Beth Sellars from CurlyFurr said 5 years ago
I just love your creations--so wonderful and such a great shop! Congratulations on the feature!
DivineOrders from DivineOrders said 5 years ago
GLORIOUS! Congrats on the feature. Thank you Teresa for sharing your lovely, inspiring story, amazing heritage, and phenomenal arts with us. Blessings to your beautiful family. Peace.
Jonas Zibler from FoxieKitchen said 5 years ago
Superb story and products. Keep them coming!
Beatriz McDavid from AlegriaCollection said 5 years ago
Great article, Teresa! So great to see you here! Congrats!!
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Your snowmen are so cute!!! Great feature article!!
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 5 years ago
Great story, wonderful shop. Congrats!
Charlie Williams from GeneseeRiverRustics said 5 years ago
Amazing work and great story. While I would never have the patience to do this, my wife would. We just added a few sheep to our homestead last year and she has already learned to spin. Your creations are so incredibly lifelike and just looking at them makes me feel better. Congrats on your fine and successful endeavor!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Love your farm house animals, so adorable! Congratulations on the feature!
☆ Joni A - Vintage Picks for You and Your Home from Phyndz said 5 years ago
Wonderful story; wonderful work! Congratulations!
Darryl Mishler from DarrylsWoodcraft said 5 years ago
I love your story! Your sculptures bring light into the world.You are inspiring.
Julia K Walton from FireHorseVintageHQ said 5 years ago
Exquisite work - I particularly love the cow! :o)
ClassicMemories from ClassicMemories said 5 years ago
Adorable. Congrats on the feature.
jennifer niles from strawberryoaks said 5 years ago
such beautiful work! i love the blue faced leicester sheep the most. i looks like he (or she!) could step right off of the page. so sweet. great job on the feature.
Erika Pitera from GourmetFuzzies said 5 years ago
One of my favorite shops!
Liz and Phil Van D from lizystuff said 5 years ago
I love your cute shop! Congratulations on the feature! XoXo
plad from plad said 5 years ago
Fantastic shop ! Love it ! Congratulations on the feature!
Francesca Rizzato from MiaoMiaoDesign said 5 years ago
Congrats! Your shop is amazing :)
Rebecca and Daniel from HabitNationUSA said 5 years ago
What a fantastic story! Your critters are amazingly lifelike and adorable, and even better that they are made of wool. I must say that I'm really smitten with your beautiful country landscape too. It would be amazing to wake up to such a beautiful backyard each and every day. Also, good luck to your daughter when she opens up her Etsy shop.
Cheryl Berry from PretticoateJunction said 5 years ago
One very gifted and talented blessed lady. Beautiful workmanship to detail. Some of the nicest I've seen. Makes me want to challenge and learn this craft. I've never seen anyone in my area do needle felting other then alpaca felted hats. So etsy was my first exposure to it all. And Wow! What an eye opener to it all. I wish you the greatest success. Congratulations!!!
Susan from DesignsbyMSusan said 5 years ago
These are amazing. I love that the animals look happy. Also, what a great example of creating in a remote place but still being able to share your talent.
Cil from UniquelyYoursbyCil said 5 years ago
Totally Awesome!
Send-A-Smooch from SendASmooch said 5 years ago
totally cute! love it!
Amber Hickey from BesosjewelrybyAmber said 5 years ago
Such adorable pieces!!
Zygopsyche from Fuzziggles said 5 years ago
Adorable! Congrats on a great feature!
Sandra Longman from Curiopolis said 5 years ago
Congratulations on this fabulous feature, Teresa!! Your enchanting menagerie looks better than ever ~ so inspiring :))
Ran-dee from SeaMyNauticalVintage said 5 years ago
Awesome Work! - Congratulations!
Sara from PillarOfSaltStudio said 5 years ago
I love your story, and your art is simply stunning!
Diane, Cindy and Jennifer from BermudaStreetQuilts said 5 years ago
They are so adorable. Congratulations on the feature.
Kari McNew from KariCreates said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your story with us! I love your instagram page as well! ~Kari
Piper Pixie from PiperPixieDesigns said 5 years ago
Tiny menagerie!!!! Adorable:)
Lizzy from KittykatWorkshop said 5 years ago
I love felt, and your items are amazing! Congratulations on the feature! :) ~Lizzy
OnoFishMama from OnoFishMama said 5 years ago
You are amazing! Love love love your creatures!
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 5 years ago
Lovely work! Congratulations on the feature!
Cari Street handbags from caristreetseattle said 5 years ago
So great to learn of your shop. Who would have guessed those little lambs would help create your business venture? Congrats... I will be purchasing a kit soon.
Jen Root from SheepyShoes said 5 years ago
Teresa, what a dreamy story. I would love to be able to have some property and sheep or alpaca. Your designs are just so sweet, I love them. Favoriting your shop and wishing you much more success!
Zee from SatinEmbroidery said 5 years ago
So adorable and beautiful! Favoriting your shop !
Lisa from StoneRowStudio said 5 years ago
Love your creations, they are adorable! Wishing you much continued success!
NatureMatch from NatureMatch said 5 years ago
Great farm art work! Your art is all round captivating...and your work expresses the importance and value of our animal friends in our lovely world. Keep inspiring, the sky will always be your limit!!
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 5 years ago
Wow! Perfect items. Congrats!
Laurel Sherman from SmilingPupDesigns said 5 years ago
Congrats on your feature! Absolutely love your art!!!
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 5 years ago
Wow! Since I love little things, your teeny animals and others, are just too cute! What FUN you must have, thinking them up and them fashioning them! Congrats on being Featured and keep having FUN and making other people HAPPY with your creations! ♥♥♥
Paola from atelierpompadour said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature! LOVE your shop!
Kathy Terrill from NYCFitnessFamilyFind said 5 years ago
fantastic designs!
Candy from GrayKeyDesigns said 5 years ago
What a creative and awesome shop!!! LoVe it!!! Congrats!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 5 years ago
Love your sweet creations! Congratulations on your feature, love it!
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 5 years ago
Love your shop! Congrats on the feature!
Nina Camisi from NinaCamisi said 5 years ago
Very inspiring story!
Rustic Spoonful from RusticSpoonful said 5 years ago
We love your shop and your little animals are the cutest ever! Congrats on being featured and the best to you and your endeavors. Sharon and Georgia Rustic Spoonful High Desert Rust
Rebeca from SecretDiamonds said 5 years ago
Cute!
Etrennes from Etrennes said 5 years ago
Marvelous talent, beautiful creations! Wishing you all the Best for continued success!!!
HummingbirdCraftsLLC from HummingbirdCraftsLLC said 5 years ago
Congrats! You are very talented. Great work! :)
prairieoats from prairieoats said 5 years ago
Congrats on your feature! I love your shop story and wish you all the best!
Anna from CreatureCollars said 5 years ago
Amazing work,-- absolutely beautiful felt sculptures! Congratulations on being featured!
ThriftyLife from ThriftyUpenyu said 5 years ago
congrats on your feature - your work is beautiful
Natalia from Nikifashion said 5 years ago
Beautiful design! Great shop :O)
Diana from LeSeForYou said 5 years ago
So sweet and beautiful!♡ ☆CONGRATULATIONS☆
Noah from NVAbleitems said 5 years ago
That is some amazing felt work. I will be adding you to my favorites.
Rock Artiste from RockArtiste said 5 years ago
LOVE your art and your shop! You are a good example of a life complete! I have loved your shop since I first found you on Etsy way back. And I thank you for the encouragement when I tried needle felting once and stabbed my fingers to pieces! Best leave needle felting to you pros! lol Congrats on the awesome feature :)
silkyskyjewelry from silkyskyjewelry said 5 years ago
amazing! they look real! lovely
Heather from PixiePlunders said 5 years ago
Your work is just adorable! I love those little pumpkins. So sweet! Congratulations!
jam41323 said 5 years ago
I am a fan, of your art and your lifestyle, photos and blog. But mostly I love your laughing bunnies. I hope to add one more to my collection and then move on to sheep and then snowmen. They are all so cute, bright and cheerful. Also the care in which they are wrapped and parceled and folded in fun tissue( I save it all) and surrounded by a bow tied ribbon makes me feel like I' 've been given a gift. Thanks for the special touch and personal expression of gratitude to your customers by the care- ful creation of each piece AND packaging.
Auralee from AuraleeCompany said 5 years ago
Wonderful Story...Love your work...Congrats on the Feature!
Nakkashe from Nakkashe said 5 years ago
Amazing work .. Animals look so realistic ... Congratulations ..
Terri Smith from DimplesDragonflies said 5 years ago
Teresa, What An Awesome Story! Your Work Is Exceptional, Your Animals Look Real!!!! Congratulations On The Feature! Well Deserved!
Gwen Tator-Reedy from TatorTotsDesigns said 5 years ago
Wow Teresa, your felted animals are so realistic that I had to look twice, love it! Keep creating! And what a great example to be setting for your daughter :)
Maria B. from TheNorthWayStudio said 5 years ago
Gorgeous work--all your creations are just stunning in every way! Congratulations on such a well-deserved feature!
Diane Koller from candyshopprims said 5 years ago
Such detailed work ! I thought your animals were real when I first looked at them! You can tell that you love what you do. Continued blessings!
Tina St. John from TinaStJohnJewelry said 5 years ago
Love your product. Congratulations!
Bettina from ThrivingHearts said 5 years ago
Love your work! Great article - congrats :)
stephanie callsen from bannerandsail said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congrats!
Terry and Sandra Bozard from VintageRetrology said 5 years ago
Love your amazing designs! Awesome artist! Congratulations!
Patricia Conlon from WireAndIceJewelry said 5 years ago
Congratulations. Your work is beautiful!
Cynthia from FancyStitchesNThings said 5 years ago
Very Nice! Congratulations! Blessings to you.
SylviaLyn Harr from Boutique1324 said 5 years ago
Great article! Congratulations on the feature!!
Monica from ThreeBarDGifts said 5 years ago
You have an amazing talent! Your sculptures look very realistic! Congrats on the feature and the success of your Etsy shop!
TerrEko from DecorObjectsEmotions said 5 years ago
Love your story and love your work! Thank you for sharing!
Acquanetta Ferguson from OliveandBrook said 5 years ago
How amazing!
Adriana from Karavakishop said 5 years ago
Wonderful work!!! Congrats on the feature:)
Bonita Wegenast from boniw said 5 years ago
Awesome job--keep up the good work, you are an inspiration
Dolores Robak from DoloresRobakArt said 5 years ago
Your work is so beautiful!! Congratulations to you!
Vicki A from thriftyvicki said 5 years ago
Darling animals, and a great background (a farm). Congratulations on the feature and continued success.
Kathy from SewKreativebyKathryn said 5 years ago
CONGRATS !! You took what you had around you and made a career out of it. Great job.
Sibel Demiral from SibelDesign said 5 years ago
Wonderful story;
greenphilosophie from greenphilosophie said 5 years ago
Adorable creatures and quality products…Congrats on this great feature…Much success… :)
Marta DQ from tribomo said 5 years ago
Your animals are adorable, you have an amazing shop! Congrats!l
Phyllis Canupp from PCanPotter said 5 years ago
Free supplies... it doesn't get any better than that! Your critters are lovely!
Mike and Jess from JessiesOrientalRugs said 5 years ago
Your felted animals are so fun and cute! Congrats!
Brian and Tracy McKearney from SnowDogQuiltWoodwork said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing, your beautiful story! Best wishes for the future and congratulations on your feature.
Vadim Moroz from IconPainter said 5 years ago
Wonderful craftsmanship! Congratulations on the feature !
Brenda from VintageLoversShop said 5 years ago
Your little creatures are so adorable.
Claire Plumridge from plumspixellove said 5 years ago
Your pumpkins and snowmen are so cute, well done, lovely stuff.
after son from Afterson said 5 years ago
Hi, Your felt sculpture animals look so warm and cuddly. Awesome.
StillVintage from StillVintage said 5 years ago
Beautiful work
charlotte cannon from thevintagevoguestory said 5 years ago
Amazing and beautiful story Teresa, congratulations on the feature!
KC from SPARKbyKC said 5 years ago
What perfection - and it's so great how you pass on the knowledge that was passed to you! Congrats on the feature!
Gay'l Yocom from goodmourningdove said 5 years ago
Wow Teresa! You are amazing talented! Your animals are so perfect and mini life-like! Congrats on being featured! You deserve it! Truly amazing, and I love your handmade creations!
Sarah from PalookaHandmade said 5 years ago
Love this story - and this shop! The picture of your daughter with the sheep nearly made me cry, they love each other so much!
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 5 years ago
Such beautiful creations, Theresa! Lovely story as well. All the best!
Laney from LittleLaneyTails said 5 years ago
Adorable tiny creatures. You are so talented!
Deb Buco from BellaJamesDesign said 5 years ago
Your work is AMAZING! What a talent.
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
BRAVO!!! I love your designs... You are right about their facial expressions, they're meaningful... The bunny in pink dress looks like, she's singing or giving presentation on the stage... so adorable. I love all the farm animals you created and the layout. Congratulations Teresa of Bear Creek Design!
Carol Bender from BarnshopAntiques said 5 years ago
Precious creations. Congrats on the feature.
Lois Demers from UniqueRabbitDesigns said 5 years ago
Awww, I Love the little lamb... and the zebra...
Daisy xuchun from Sexy8baby said 5 years ago
Love your cute shop!
xuan qi from xuanqirabbit said 5 years ago
Congrats!Love your shop.
BonTons from BonTons said 5 years ago
Love your shop Congratulations on the feature!
Darla and Leslie The Sweet Life Bakery from TheSweetLifeBakeryKy said 5 years ago
Cute shop congratulations!!!
little Lia from LittleLiaGraphic said 5 years ago
Aww super cute :D congratz!
Stacey from GraphixLLC said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop, story, and scenery! Congrats on the feature! Your creations put a smile on my face and I can see the expressions on your creations-well done!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
I totally understand that it is so hard to try to run a business and raise a family in remote area. I live in the wood and Etsy is such a wonderful place. And having the chance to observe your animals on your farm is so special. Congratulations on the feature!
Rebecca from dellabellaBoutique said 5 years ago
Adorable!!
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 5 years ago
Beautiful creations!! You are so very talented! Congrats on the feature! Kathy
stacey from TessCloset said 5 years ago
Adorable! LOVE IT! Congrats on the feature and your photography in your shops story is beautiful.
benna and hanna from bennaandhanna said 5 years ago
They look so real and adorabbbblllleee! Congrats and more blessings!
Suzie Frischmann from Leguanworld said 5 years ago
I love your story! Also, your creatures are so beautiful and capturing. Thanks a lot for sharing and all the best luck!
Bethany from KnockOutPunches said 5 years ago
Amazing creations!!! Very talented!! Congrats on the well deserved feature!!!
CHIC FLAG from ChicFlag said 5 years ago
What a neat life, just love me some sheep.....Great work!
Cheridah Spaulding from CheridahSpaulding said 5 years ago
Your creatures are so realistic. What a joy that you are so good an artist to achieve this. Blessings for the future.
Jennifer Nicole from LoftAndKey said 5 years ago
Wonderful little creations. I can't get over your zebra, with all the little stripes - you're very talented! Beautiful photography, too. Good luck to your daughter on her new Etsy shop :o)
Cody Phoenix from TheCarolinaTrader said 5 years ago
WoW! I've never been so impressed with animal sculptures and to think you've done them with your own home grown material is amazing! Congratulations on your achievements and the Best of Luck to you!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
Wow! What a wonderful creations! So realistic looking animals! Congratulation on the feature!
FrenchPaperMoon Gelman from FrenchPaperMoon said 5 years ago
Awesome creatures- very talented- Congrats!
rb salon from rbsalon said 5 years ago
What a cute animals! Your felt animals are so warm. wonderful works!
Viv from VinoCatz said 5 years ago
Thrilled on this feature ! Am happy to be an Australian customer of your talented animals, and will look forward to Libby having her shop too. Well Done !
lamicogufo from lamicogufo said 5 years ago
fantastic artist!!!!!! wonderful creations!!!!! love your job!!!!!
Pasirimon from SoulmateVintageAmour said 5 years ago
They are so cute, congrats for your wonderful job :)
Jeeranut Noikhong from ginew said 5 years ago
Beautiful works Congrats!
Nilima from simplyARTbyNilima said 5 years ago
Very creative and inspiring.
bella TAZ from bellaTAZ said 5 years ago
Beautiful!
Noa Galler from ChoopaFashion said 5 years ago
Love this
MARIAELA from MARIAELA said 5 years ago
Adorable shop! Congrats on the feature!
Terai from terainbDesigns said 5 years ago
So cute and you're one of my favourite shops! Congrats to you and your lovely shop.
Ira from Apseed said 5 years ago
Very interesting story! And I like that you use your the wool from your flock of sheep. Very inspiring!
Desiree Malan from EarthButterBeads said 5 years ago
Love the little zebra! I grew up near the Mountain Zebra Park in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and spent many happy hours watching them. Your work is gorgeous.
Monika Moroz from NickoArts said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing your interesting story. Congratulations on the feature of your beautiful store and your lovely creatures.
Christina from TheWildPlum said 5 years ago
Congratulations, Teresa. Darling little characters, full of personality and charm. I see why people collect them all!
Aisling Kiernan from AislingKiernan said 5 years ago
What a fabulous story and gorgeous photos. You have inspired me. Thank you for sharing. Like Christina who commented above me, I can totally see why people would collect them all. They are just great.
Tupelo Honey from VintageSweetpeasoup said 5 years ago
What a great article to start my day with! Its so wonderful that your creations & inspiration is literally all around you & that it's so close to your heart. Your grace, hard work & gratitude shine through your work & your story :) Thank You for sharing♥
Robert Kidd from KitchenCarvings said 5 years ago
Wonderful photography!
Sherri from ButterflyFeetDigital said 5 years ago
Delightful! Congrats!
Rhonda Stubbs from RhondaCorner said 5 years ago
What a great story. I have been spinning for 12 years and though I have dabbled in felting, I do not have the patience for it. Keep up the great work. Good luck on your future endeavors.
Nancy from HerMajestysPug said 5 years ago
Bravo Teresa!! J'adore your cute critters!! Congrats on being featured and here's to beaucoup more sales!!! Pugs & kisses
RoyalCrownHandmade from RoyalCrownHandmade said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop! Love your animals! Congrats on the feature!
Tina from sierramoontreasures said 5 years ago
Aw.. wonderful pictures and story. I learned spinning in my early 20s. It is a remarkable path to your calling. What great little felted animals.
Laura Long from VintagePatina said 5 years ago
love you story
viena bone from bonesreusablebags said 5 years ago
Your pieces are amazing! I love the fine detail and realistic appearances of some of the animals - especially the zoo animals. Bravo! And I love how your wool comes from your own sheep!
The Billingsley's Billingsley's from billingsleyson said 5 years ago
Love your shop and your story! Wow!
Penny Birch-Williams from PennyBirchWilliams said 5 years ago
I love your work! Love the expression and detail in your wonderful animals. I share your passion for animals but express it through painting. I'd love to learn to needle felt but am allergic to wool, so I guess that I'll have to admire from afar! Best wishes for your continued success.
Julie Grzesiek from GlassLake said 5 years ago
Your work is incredible! Everything looks so life like. It's fantastic that you handle the entire process from the wool to the final product. Congratulations on your success! :-)
Jana from HorseOrnamentsbyJana said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop! Congrats on feature!
Ketki Fadnis from KetkiFadnis said 5 years ago
Congratulations! Love your shop !
Jeannie from MysticalRaindrops said 5 years ago
These are so cute and realistic looking little animals.
Patti Jacob from envisionandCREATE said 5 years ago
Love your work! Beautiful!!
Robin Grattarola from atomiclivinhome said 5 years ago
Fabulous creations from a talented artisan! I admire your work and your story so much! God bless you and yours~!
Kaiyuni Kreations from KaiyuniKreations said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature! Very creative. Love you shop.
Debi from MadGirlRetro said 5 years ago
Wow, beautiful sculptures! I can't even imagine the work that must go into them. And the talent! Congratulations on the feature and making a farm, business, and home all work together like a spinning (no pun intended) top!
Jenny O from PrairieFairyDesigns said 5 years ago
A shop feature from NORTH DAKOTA!!!! woohooo! You are so talented!!!! Wonderful ethos and talent. Keep up the fantastic work. Hope to see you at a show sometime!!
novavintage from NovaVintage said 5 years ago
Wow, such adorable creations!! Congrats! XO
Linda Foerster from HollyCreekHome said 5 years ago
Beautiful story and wonderful life-like animals!!
Cheryl Mendenhall from EECustomHorseShoes said 5 years ago
What an inspiration your shop is! Congratulations on all your success! Absolutely adore your animals! I raised lambs in 4-H growing up! I have lots of happy memories reading your story! Happy sales!
Anita Kelly from KellysPlayRoom said 5 years ago
very cute shop. Congrats on the feature!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 5 years ago
Wonderful.
BennBoo Creations from BennBooCreations said 5 years ago
Your shop is beyond cute! I would LOVE to be surrounded by your art all day long! Congratulations, on the feature; and may your all your wishes turn to blessings!
Dilani SK from Especially4UHandmade said 5 years ago
I love your bunny rabbit needle work. Good luck !
Jeri Aiello from JeriAielloartstore said 5 years ago
Beautiful. I'm privileged to see your story.
AtticJoys1 from AtticJoys1 said 5 years ago
Absolutely adorable and just so precious. Such a talent. Congrats to you.
REBECCA ERSKINE from CarmelCollectibles said 5 years ago
Congratulations on your feature. You are very talented. Good blessings to you, wishing the best for you in the future.
Gabi and Einav from shtaim said 5 years ago
I'm all with you on the issue of living in a remote area and using Etsy as a means to reach out the world. Your work is so expressive and cute! Success!
Michelle from twobloomsds said 5 years ago
Congratulations your shop is so cute.
KaraOdeluxe from KaraODeluxe said 5 years ago
Teresa congratulations! Your art work is gorgeous.
GIANINA from GyaDesign said 5 years ago
Amazing work and great story! Congratulations !
Helen said 5 years ago
Reading your story has brought a smile to my face. Thank you
Pathumwadee Pathumwan from Hippiegardenshop said 5 years ago
Woww lovely shop
Erika Iozsa from JasminBlancBoutique said 5 years ago
Your work is like a fairy tale. You bring joy to my heart with your little animals and your wonderful story! :)
Copper Smith from CopperTraysPlus said 5 years ago
Amazing detail and craftsmanship!!! Great story...
Donna from LemonRoseStudio said 5 years ago
I admire your ability to have such patience + attention to detail. Beautiful work, such craftsmanship . Congrats on your feature ! Best wishes
Kate from TwoOfAKindSupplies said 5 years ago
I am a huge fan of needle felting. Your work is inspiring. Congratulations on the feature.
NewLondon from NewLondon said 5 years ago
I love your work especially the snowman. Thanks.
Vadim Moroz from VadimMorozArt said 5 years ago
Wonderful products! Congratulations on the feature! All the Best!
Catherine Modschiedler from veryvintagecath said 5 years ago
Lovely photos of you working in your home environment! Your life sounds idyllic...
Lin from FlauntDesignsJewelry said 5 years ago
What absolutely gorgeous photographs to accompany your story! Fantastic work, so realistic and appealing - beautiful. I totally envy your life on the farm, stuck as I am surrounded by soul-sapping concrete....
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 5 years ago
Such a lovely items! Great shop!
Cynthia from DoveBlanco said 5 years ago
Amazing work......so sweet!!! Congratulations!
Tim and Brigita Cornwell from jacobswoodentoys said 5 years ago
So sweet! All the best of success to you.
Megan C from AlaskaBagCompany said 5 years ago
wow best needle felting I have ever seen! Congrats!
Annie from AnniesChicBowtique said 5 years ago
Congratulations! Your work is fabulous. Love it : )
birdhouseaccents from birdhouseaccents said 5 years ago
Congrats
Proton ThreeD from Proton3D said 5 years ago
beautiful work, congrats!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 5 years ago
Congrats to you and your amazing shop! Your characters are adorable and they make me wish I wasn't allergic to wool!
Katie Franklin from LeHoneyPot said 5 years ago
Thats super cute. I work with sweaters, so I think it's super cool that you spin your own yarn! ! Very fun stuff !
Tia Trevallion from TheLuckyStallion said 5 years ago
Wow! Your little animals are precious and evidently well loved by all. Good for you!!!!!
Robert William from moderncre8ve said 5 years ago
Love that you source your own material as well as making amazing items. Bravo! Congrats on the feature
Liana from COCOandLI said 5 years ago
Your sheep are beautiful, what a great lifestyle!
Jeannie Kramer from NanasHousePottery said 5 years ago
Amazing animals. What patience! Congratulations on the story! Well deserved.
Debbie from RusticandSimple said 5 years ago
love your creations! they are very cute! Congrats!
MJ Barber said 5 years ago
Gorgeous! What a fabulous profession, you are so lucky!
Elizabeth Knaus from FreshRetroGallery said 5 years ago
Teresa Perleberg, keep up the creativity!
Golden Hearts MILLAN from AgapeArts said 5 years ago
Love it! Your are truly talented. Congrats!
Kim Cole from BeachDaisyJewelry said 5 years ago
Congrats Teresa, great to see your feature! Beautiful shop, love your sheep and bunnies!
Roost Paperie from RoostPaperie said 5 years ago
WONDERFUL! Congratulations on your article.
Lisa Northcraft from TheNorthLives said 5 years ago
these creations are wonderfully delightful! I am blown away at how life like so many of them are. Reading about this lifestyle takes me back to the good ole days & makes me think of Little House on The Prairie. Seems to me this family is truly experiencing art & life. Blessings, Lisa
Idy from dyeing2meetU said 5 years ago
Congratulations Teresa! Your little creatures are so full of life. No wonder they are all cheerful: they are full of the care and attention you take in making them ;)
Pipa Perez from SeaPodArt said 5 years ago
These are incredible! Well done - I loved reading your article and I am in awe!
Judit E. from JayFeltGood said 5 years ago
I am speechess, Teresa, your creaures are so adorable!
Sandra from theFlyingMuse said 5 years ago
Oh what lovely items & shop! I am an avid animal lover, and always love items created which are animal inspired! Love them all!
Stacy from TinySacredThings said 5 years ago
Your felted animals are beautiful.
Cheree from troveofbeads said 5 years ago
What a great story and talent! Congrats on your feature. Beautiful shop
Jennifer King from JenniferKingDesigns said 5 years ago
I just love your story - and your animals are absolutely precious! Congratulations on being featured!
Quaymberley Dudley from Leenykova said 5 years ago
These are just gorgeous little sculptures. I love them.
Amy from SmallkineCreations said 5 years ago
Very cute animals! Congrats on the feature. Aloha!
Melissa Partridge from ColorMelissa said 5 years ago
These are just darling little works of art!! Congrats on the feature!!
Kathleen from myvintagecrush said 5 years ago
Omg, so cute!!
Mimi Mart from theMimiMart said 5 years ago
These are so adorable! Congratulations on the feature!
mharris101 from MelsArtShed said 5 years ago
Great to hear a story from a country chick similar to myself. Very inspirational, thank you! Love your work.
teestrend from Trend2Tees said 5 years ago
Pure inspiration!
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 5 years ago
So beautiful! Congrats on the feature!
Janine from IndependentReign said 5 years ago
Great story. Such adorable little creations; love them! :)
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 5 years ago
Congratulations on featured shop!
Stacy Cramblit from StacyOriginals said 5 years ago
Your creations are adorable! I love your story, especially about how well-loved your sheep are. Congratulations on creating such a wonderful business. Good luck to your daughter!
ACR from IntoTheBluePaintShop said 5 years ago
Wow! Your creations are spectacular :-) Congratulations !!
Not Made In China Finds from NotMadeInChinaFinds said 5 years ago
C O N G R A TS ! You are very talented and lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
Grzegorz Rodak from CovoyLeather said 5 years ago
Your work is great!
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 5 years ago
Amazing shop! Congratulations! :)
Kelly from LucyRoseDesigns said 5 years ago
Wow, you have such an amazing talent, congratulations!!
Rachel M from 100Creations said 5 years ago
Love your work, and the fact that the wool comes from your own sheep makes even more special. Congratulations on being the featured shop. Exciting that your daughter is going to join us Etsy also.
Kristin from MyRawRarities said 5 years ago
You make it look easy, adorable!
Andrii from OakKitchenBoards said 5 years ago
Beautiful work!!!!
Ionela Pascan from thesecretcolors said 5 years ago
So beautiful work!
Marijana from 2centsleathershop said 5 years ago
Beautiful and nice warm products. Thanks for sharing your story!
Leah Staley from leahstaley said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature Teresa! I'm so happy to have met you last December in Chicago! Wonderfully down to earth and oh so talented. Wishing you continued success!
Jeannie from MysticalRaindrops said 4 years ago
The animals and pumpkins are so adorable!
Griffin Montgomery from GriffinJoyPhoto said 4 years ago
How freaking cute are these!!!!!
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 4 years ago
I really love your sheep and snow man!! all of them are cute and adorable :)
Jennifer Staton from gypsysoulcoms said 1 year ago
Your work is precious!!! I love to see a hobby turn into a business!
Elena from sanlorenzoForDesign said 362 days ago
Congratulations on the feature, I love your work!!