After a long pause, I find myself drawn back here again. In recent years, I’ve been sharing most of my days elsewhere. I’ve tried to find the spark to return… Read More
I’m here again
Four sewing box essentials for teddy bear makers
Few tools are necessary for making teddy bears and those on the following list will probably already have a place in your home sewing box. However, before embarking on… Read More
studio sale
Now the children are back to school, I’ve been cleaning and tidying up my studio space. Going through drawers and shelves and piles- unearthing items I’ve found and treasured… Read More
a season of waiting
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… Read More
where I stand
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
finding my voice (again)
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
wool-filled
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
a journal of one’s own
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
my story
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
my atelier
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
on the way to Autumn
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
by way of introduction
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
welcome to my new website
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 four… Read More