Meet Abby
I love beautiful things, and I hardly remember a time when I wasn't working with my hands, wanting to fill the spaces around me with beauty. Growing up, my favorite weekend activity was scouring garage sales for antique tea cups. I was also spurred on by my grandma’s sophisticated taste and talent for sewing. Her home was beautiful, and the gifts she gave me are still my treasures. My mom, who was as enamored by fiber arts as I was, drove me from city to city for art classes–weaving, drawing, bookbinding (I was the only kid in the room), and gave me beautiful and professional supplies.
When I was 18, my parents offered to enroll me at the Royal School of Needlework. I got on a plane to London to learn hand embroidery at “RSN”. Set in the beautiful historic grounds of Hampton Court Palace, I learned from some of the best hand embroiderers in the world. It seemed like a fairy tale and began my love of hand embroidery.
For the past ten years, I have been living out my dream, empowered by the countless teachers who nurtured my love for creating all my life. As I dove into the needlepoint world after my time at RSN, I quickly discovered a need for that kind of instruction and nurturing. Knowledge around needlepoint and self finishing were difficult to find, and the materials were expensive! I started sharing these skills and knowledge, and it has shaped Abigail Cecile to what it has become today.
Here For You
It’s safe to say that my favorite part of running Abigail Cecile is passing on the gift I was given, teaching others who love to make beauty as much as I do. Those women taught me what it means to be a good teacher, and that encouragement and nurturing can bring dreams to life. This is my hope for you. From painting your own canvas to self finishing needlepoint, we share the knowledge and tools to nurture your journey of making beautiful, unique heirloom pieces by hand.
Our Philosophy
Generosity
We believe in making the needlepoint craft accessible, sharing all the tools and knowledge to support your needlepoint project from beginning to end.
Nurturing
We are here to meet you wherever you are on your needlepoint journey, and inspire you to continue the journey beyond your experience with us.
Community
We believe in creating a space that lifts you up and cheers you on. A space that encourages and spreads the joy of creativity - inspiring you to make beauty in the world around you.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education and beautiful materials to support your needlepoint project from beginning to end.
