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Photo by Erin Brouff Abigail + Lauren
Warren, NSW
www.kickinupdustco.com Abigail + Lauren started up in 2019 as an Instagram account for creative, Lauren Weeks, to share her FEATURE
embroidery pieces with the world. As a self taught creative, Lauren spent long periods of time perfect
various crafts and skills and her latest interest was embroidery; Abigail is her rescue cat that has been her
companion for nearly 12 years.

After a suggestion from a friend, Lauren took her But what makes what she does so special?
embroidery needle to the side panel of her old
Blundstone Boots to give them a little face lift. As Much of her work is inspired by the natural landscape
she shared this photo on her Instagram account, a and flora of her island home,
friend picked up on it and was eager to have hers lutruwita / Tasmania. Her work is also inspired by
done too. This first commission was paid for in the rich landscape and flora of the country that us as
locally made Kombucha and soy chocolate mousse Australians love so much.
from the farmers market.
“ Coming from a small city, word quickly What makes her work special is the opportunity to
have a small moment, a memory or a much loved
spread, and Abigail + Lauren quickly image immortalised as wearable art.
took off around the Hobart area. “
The last 2 years have enabled Lauren to build a
thriving and successful business and she is looking
Fast forward 2 years and Lauren has created a
worldwide phenomenon! She has partnered up with forward to continuing to grow this in 2022.
one of the most iconic shoe brands and has a fast
growing following, many of whom are eager to have Lauren Weeks
work done by her. Socials - @abigail.and.lauren

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