Whimsy you can hold in your hand
Functional, one of a kind pottery by Abby Sommers. Mechanical engineer by day, potter late into the night.
the shop opens early 2027 · be first to know
at the wheel since december 2018
every piece dreamed up, thrown & glazed by hand
ships anywhere in the us — you cover shipping
Fresh from the kiln
“At first I didn't want to use it because it is so pretty.”
coming when the shop opens
The Mystery Mug
Tell Abby a little about yourself, or nothing at all, and she picks a one of a kind mug from her collections and ships it to your door. Every clay body, every glaze, every technique she knows. No two alike.
Mystery mugs arrive when the shop opens in early 2027. The mailing list hears about it first.
Get first dibs →a tale worth telling
206 mugs. One wedding. Every guest took one home.
When her baby sister planned a cozy hobbit-themed fall wedding, Abby hand-threw a mug for every single guest. They hung on a custom wall under a painted sign: to have and to hold. Each one stamped underneath with a foxglove mark made just for that day.
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From the people sipping
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“At first I didn't want to use it because it is so pretty.”
Abby made a beautiful and functional set of dinnerware. At first I didn't want to use it because it is so pretty. But of course I do!
jen · a dinnerware set 
“Sometimes I want a small cup of comfort, not a large cup of calories.”
Handcrafted, well thought out pottery over the years from Abby have been treasures! So much so that I've shed full on tears when one broke when I dropped it 💔. I love her staple thumb print parking spot on the handle of our mugs. Don't bother looking for mine in the cupboard… they are always in the dishwasher! My favorite one is from Avery's wedding as a wedding favor. I love the smaller size, because sometimes I want a small cup of comfort, not a large cup of calories 🤗
jeanne · her wedding favor mug 
“Two amazing pieces of pottery, made with love of family.”
The unexpected gift “hello sunshine” note along with these two amazing pieces of pottery, made with love of family ❤️
joan · a hello sunshine mug & bowl “My yellow cup is like a ray of sunshine.”
Abby’s mugs bring joy every morning! My yellow cup is like a ray of sunshine. Lightweight and perfect for holding with a thumb spot and everything. Abby has thought of it all, she has such natural talent for pottery! Her creations have made countless gifts that are enjoyed by many.
joni · her yellow morning cup 
“It makes me think of her daily.”
My cupboard is full of her cups, plates and bowls. It makes me think of her daily.
patrick · a cupboard full 
“My coffee tastes better when I drink it out of one of Abby's mugs!”
berke · morning coffee “Abby's patience, kindness to share her talent and love for pottery with family.”
Abby's patience, kindness to share her talent and love for pottery with family ❤️
joan · on abby teaching the family 
“My favorite evening ritual.”
Choosing which one of my Sommers Night Pottery mugs to use for tea is my favorite evening ritual.
alex · evening tea
“At first I didn't want to use it because it is so pretty.”
Abby made a beautiful and functional set of dinnerware. At first I didn't want to use it because it is so pretty. But of course I do!
jen · a dinnerware set “Sometimes I want a small cup of comfort, not a large cup of calories.”
Handcrafted, well thought out pottery over the years from Abby have been treasures! So much so that I've shed full on tears when one broke when I dropped it 💔. I love her staple thumb print parking spot on the handle of our mugs. Don't bother looking for mine in the cupboard… they are always in the dishwasher! My favorite one is from Avery's wedding as a wedding favor. I love the smaller size, because sometimes I want a small cup of comfort, not a large cup of calories 🤗
jeanne · her wedding favor mug
“My yellow cup is like a ray of sunshine.”
Abby’s mugs bring joy every morning! My yellow cup is like a ray of sunshine. Lightweight and perfect for holding with a thumb spot and everything. Abby has thought of it all, she has such natural talent for pottery! Her creations have made countless gifts that are enjoyed by many.
joni · her yellow morning cup “Two amazing pieces of pottery, made with love of family.”
The unexpected gift “hello sunshine” note along with these two amazing pieces of pottery, made with love of family ❤️
joan · a hello sunshine mug & bowl “My coffee tastes better when I drink it out of one of Abby's mugs!”
berke · morning coffee
“It makes me think of her daily.”
My cupboard is full of her cups, plates and bowls. It makes me think of her daily.
patrick · a cupboard full “My favorite evening ritual.”
Choosing which one of my Sommers Night Pottery mugs to use for tea is my favorite evening ritual.
alex · evening tea “Abby's patience, kindness to share her talent and love for pottery with family.”
Abby's patience, kindness to share her talent and love for pottery with family ❤️
joan · on abby teaching the family
Where to find Abby next
series no. 7
Seven Embers seasonal mug series
A fresh 25-mug order for the cozy coffee house that keeps coming back. Seventh series and counting. See more of Abby's work on their Instagram and follow along for new series.
crystal falls, michigan
The Twisted Twig
The Twisted Twig in Crystal Falls carries Abby's mugs on its shelves. Stop in! One of her mugs makes the perfect gift for the holiday season.
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Be first at the kiln door
Abby is finishing her master's in engineering, and when the cap goes flying, the kiln goes on. The shop opens for orders in early 2027, and the mailing list gets the email the moment it does. New pieces, seasonal series, and market dates too. No spam, just clay.
“My yellow cup is like a ray of sunshine.”