Getting our stitch on...

After working so hard for weeks in preparation for our shows and completing stock for our big Christmas launches, we were exhausted!!

We arrived back in Glasgow on Saturday after a 5.30am start, and decided to take a couple of days off.

In a very manly fashion {!!}, Ryan suggested getting snuggled up {against the cold!} under blankets, popping on some telly or DVD's and embroidering something fun onto some of our lovely Irish linen...

...slow but happy progress two days on, I for one feel much better for switching my brain off a little and keeping my hands busy. These little beauties may well find their way into our shop for the launch - so stay tuned if you fancy some original embroidered art for your walls.

In case you didn't guess - the seeds are mine {Abigail's} and the gorgeous geometric maze is Ryan's. ;)

A little more to be done tonight I think!!!

over and out...

abigail@abigail*ryan

Swooning...

We returned from Belfast to the most lovely of surprises... an amazing mushroom from Kris was awaiting us!!

Vibrant and cheeky, and utterly beautiful, complete with her own history - Amanita Citrina will now reside happily with us on our mantel.

We are so happy to have her. Thank you so much Kris!!!

Now we are itching to add more and have a collection of them! ;)

xo abigail & ryan

Abigail J'adores...

These stunning felted and embroidered hats and mittens from Kyoto based Tiny Toadstool are beyond charming... I am so smitten with them!

The amount of skill and craft that goes into each piece is astounding. They almost remind me of the Tibetan type hats my mum used to pop my brother and I in when we were really wee... which I think makes me love them even more. ;)

...visit Tiny Toadstool right here!

abigail@abigail*ryan

All wrapped up! Abigail J'adores...

...amazing example of traditional 'furoshiki' in a fabric folding store in Kyoto.

Makes us want to use our own abigail*ryan fabric to put goodies in and wrap and fold our own carry bags!!

*wow*

abigail@abigail*ryan

Tea-towels Galore!

Well, after weeks of working like mad to build up stock in preparation for our Craft Fairs, we can finally take a step back and admire all our hard work... and let me tell you, it's a nice feeling.

Tonight, we wanted to share some shots of our tea-towels {100% unbleached cotton, screen-printed in the U.K!} all wrapped up and ready to roll... we received fantastic feedback during our first outings and cannot wait to launch them online too!

We have four designs - Rhododendron {available in Fuchsia and Aubergine}, Japanese Anemone {available in Granny Smith and Olive}, Helicopters {available in Ketchup and Mustard} and Sycamore {available in Ink and Turquoise}...

...each tea-towel will be £11.50, or a set of two for £20.00.

Our online shop will launch in approx 2 weeks, but if you spot something you like, you can always drop us a line to enquire about early ordering at, info@abigailryan.com and get in before the crowds!! ;)

ryan&abigail@abigail*ryan

Renewed Vigour!!

Just a quick note to thank you for reading our humble blog. We have been so unbelievably busy lately working on the big launch that we simply haven't had the time to blog about everything we would like to...and, for that, I would like to apologise.

There has been a huge amount going on backstage, though- frenzied sewing, fabric deliveries, late nights, ALL nights (!), and loads of other bits and pieces that we would love to tell you all about...and now, finally, we have built up enough stock to be able to do just that!

Hopefully later today, there will be a great post on the launch of our range at Newry Town Hall Craft Fair, and Abigail and I will be getting back on track with the "stuff we like" posts, to give you more of an insight in to our inspirations...as well as that, i'll be giving you some sneaky peeks at some new jewellery designs i'll be listing in my shop soon, and, if she lets me (!), some shots of Abigail styling and shooting all the newly completed abigail*ryan work for our soon to launch webshop. So, really, lots to be getting on with, and, I hope, lots to keep you interested!

Thanks for sticking by us so far,

ryan@abigail*ryan

The Launch!...

We will be at Newry Town Hall Craft Fair {Northern Ireland}, all this weekend - our stand bedecked with cushions, tea-towels and Christmas ornaments perfect for gifting this Christmas or treating yourself to!

We also have two cabinets packed full of stunning new jewellery designs, along with old favourites, and Ryan has his beautiful one off handbag creations too.

More info here!

We hope to see you there...

abigail&ryan :)