Abigail A. Long

About the Author

Abigail A. Long is a passionate crafter and author whose love for sewing and handmade creations stems from her childhood on the vast prairies of the Midwest, where she learned to transform simple fabrics into treasures that warm the heart and home. With a background in textile design and years of teaching workshops across the country, she brings a fresh, modern twist to traditional prairie aesthetics, emphasizing sustainability, community, and joy in the making process. In her debut book, Modern Prairie Sewing: 20 Handmade Projects for You & Your Friends, Abigail shares accessible patterns and heartfelt stories that inspire readers to craft gifts that strengthen bonds with loved ones. Her work celebrates the timeless appeal of quilting, embroidery, and apparel design, adapted for today's busy lifestyles, proving that creativity knows no bounds when fueled by friendship and nature's simple beauty.