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Putting slowness at the heart of life with Fran of Woollen Hearted

Putting slowness at the heart of life with Fran of Woollen Hearted

Update: 2024-01-10

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Fran is a bear maker and multi-crafter who is originally from the UK but now lives in the Pyrenees mountains of France. Fran speaks about how craft has helped to negotiate living with chronic illness and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

Fran

Website: Woollenhearted.com

Instagram: @woollenhearted

Mia Hobbs

Find out more at my website: www.therapeuticknitting.org

Follow me on Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic

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Putting slowness at the heart of life with Fran of Woollen Hearted

Putting slowness at the heart of life with Fran of Woollen Hearted

Dr Mia Hobbs