Behind the Scenes at Bloom HQ – Pumpkins, Hoops & a Few Bumps in the Road

 

Behind the Scenes at Bloom HQ – Pumpkins, Hoops & a Few Bumps in the Road

Hello lovely friends,

It’s been a busy, colourful week here at Bloom HQ, with felt fluff on the table, biscuit crumbs , and plenty of making behind the scenes as I prepare for BloomFest this September.

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🎃 The Pumpkin Patch is Growing

I’ve been working on a brand-new collection of felt-topped pumpkins — each one finished with beautiful handmade blooms. These will be exclusive to my website, so keep an eye out! I’ll be adding different sizes and colours over the coming weeks, ready for cosy autumn decorating.

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🌼 Hoop Dreams Coming to Life

I’ve also been creating a sideways floral hoop — a statement piece featuring lush felt blooms in rich seasonal colours. It’s still a work in progress, but I can’t wait to share the finished piece with you soon!

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📅 BloomFest is Coming…

This September, I’ll be hosting BloomFest, a month-long celebration of my felt flower designs, with new seasonal products, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and a few surprises along the way. More details coming very soon — but for now, just know the felt is flying, the ideas are flowing, and I’m counting down the days.

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🚫 USA Orders Paused (For Now)

On a more serious note, many of you will have seen the recent news about upcoming tariffs on goods shipped from the UK to the USA. Unfortunately, these could mean American customers paying up to £60 ($80) in extra customs fees just to release their parcels. I don’t want anyone to be hit with unexpected charges, so for now I’ve paused all orders to the USA until things become clearer.

Customers in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can still order as normal, and of course UK customers are unaffected.

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Thanks for following along on this felt-filled journey. Your support means the world — whether it’s through placing an order, sharing my work, or simply reading my ramblings here on the blog.

💛 Fran x