Needle felted deer

Needle felted deer

I sculpt wool into realistic animals noted for their character. Originally from the American Midwest, I traveled a circuitous trail to becoming an internationally recognized fiber artist. The animals are inspired by my connection to nature and wilderness, and especially by the summers that I spent working in national parks.

Many years ago I discovered the art of needle felting. When you needle felt, you stab wool fiber repeatedly with a very sharp, barbed needle. The barbs of the needle felt the wool into shapes and thus you can sculpt it!

Top Ten needle felted sculptures of 2013 by fiber artist Teresa Perleberg of Bear Creek Felting. A needle felting artist that adds character to her work.