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a season of waiting

15 July 2023
by fran
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I have bears in baskets on my work table waiting to be sewn together or stuffed. There is a big grey bear sitting next to them keeping an eye on… Read More

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where I stand

15 April 2023
by fran
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According to a popular Chinese quotation : “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I do not speak Chinese and so cannot go back to the source… Read More

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finding my voice (again)

1 April 2023
by fran
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The trees just outside the ward are becoming such familiar friends. I try to go out and see them each day. I run my fingers down their rough spines. I… Read More

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wool-filled

6 March 2023
by fran
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So let us begin with wool. For me, the best wool will forever be locally sourced, breed specific farm wool. Here in the French Pyrenees, there is almost as many… Read More

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a journal of one’s own

2 February 2023
by fran
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  I’ve been keeping an online journal on and off in one form or another since late 2008. And yet writing the very first post on a new blog still… Read More

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my story

16 January 2023
by fran
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Hello there, bonjour!  My name is Fran and I am the head, hands and heart behind Woollen Hearted. I am originally from the UK but have made France my permanent… Read More

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my atelier

23 October 2022
by fran
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I am a maker & mohair bear artist. I create old fashioned, traditional style teddy bears from mohair fabric and local wool. My bears are made with the intention to… Read More

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on the way to Autumn

18 September 2022
by fran
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Autumn has appeared abruptly this year. One moment, we were sweltering in yet another heatwave and then almost over night we’ve been plunged into days of drizzle and low cloud.… Read More

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by way of introduction

19 August 2022
by fran
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Hello there, I’m Fran ♡ I make things with my hands, mainly using wool and other natural fibres: hand spun yarns, naturally dyed felt, hand knit jumpers. But most especially… Read More

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welcome to my new website

13 January 2022
by fran
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  Et voilà! I am SO happy today to write this very first blog post to share my new website with the world! This domain has been mine for over… Read More

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  1. Jean on where I stand4 September 2023

    Fran, I've been following your journey through your blog and videos. I am deeply in tune with your thoughts beginning…

  2. Christine on my story28 June 2023

    Contente de te retrouver par ton site ; j'aime l'accord des couleurs si douces de tes photos et relire ton…

  3. fran on where I stand18 April 2023

    Isn’t it just? And yet something I don’t always want to easily welcome with open arms. I’m trying and I’m…

  4. fran on where I stand18 April 2023

    Oh Teresa, thank you! I shall be sure to pack all the love with me to carry home safely xx

  5. fran on where I stand18 April 2023

    Thank you Josh for your confidence and your friendship. Both mean so much to me and help give me strength…

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