EVENTS + WORKSHOPS
TESTIMONIALS
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Fabric dyeing with botanicals was a new activity for me. Mary Ann did a wonderful job of explaining the process and helping us to create beautiful designs. On top of that, Mary Ann was a fantastic host, who made us feel welcomed and at home in her lovely outdoor space.
~ REBECCA FARNHAM
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We were delighted to welcome Mary Ann Stewart back to Brownington, Vermont, as the keynote speaker for our Fiber Faire for the second year in a row. Not only did she fill the church once again with an eager audience—many of them returning specifically to hear what she would share this year—but she also brought her energy and expertise beyond the podium by engaging directly with our artists and visitors, showcasing her beautifully upcycled creations and generously sharing her mending and upcycling skills. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her conversations are as inspiring as they are informative. We are certain that many attendees left encouraged to approach their own textile work with greater creativity and a deeper commitment to sustainability.
~ DANA KARUZA — Old Stone House Museum, Education Director and 2025 Fiber Faire Coordinator
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I am so impressed with the hand dyed baby clothes I received! The colors are beautiful, and the items feel special compared to store-bought items. I love knowing they’re made with safe, natural dyes for a new baby.
~ KAYLA
Patriots' Weekend Stitch-In
I’m hosting another Stitch‑In, on the Saturday of Patriots’ Day Weekend. It’ll be a peaceful gathering where we'll stitch, mend, and reflect together, and it’s happening here in Lexington MA.
This isn’t about perfection or expertise. It’s about presence, repair, and remembering that there are only threads of community. We’ll open with a grounding ritual, do some stitching, and close with a circle of reflection. Bring the project you’re working on or want help with, be it sewing, knitting, crochet, or mending. All are welcome. No experience needed. Questions? Use the Contact Form HERE to reach out!
Yard Sale | Lexington
Save the date and plan to attend when we open at 10:00 AM: plants, handmade and upcycled items, fabric, clothing, mending kits, and miscellaneous household items will be available for sale. More details coming soon! Questions? Reach out HERE.
Upcycle Fair | Waterstone of Lexington
Delighted to again take part in this materials reuse event in Lexington. Plan to come by, look over the artists’ offerings, and snag something truly unique for this year’s gift-giving. See you there!
No Kings Stitch‑In | Gather, mend, reflect
A No Kings Stitch-in, in solidarity with the No Kings Peaceful Protest on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Last Sundays (3/3)
third and final session of the Last Sundays series (in July, August, and September 2025)
Keynote: 3rd Annual Fiber Faire, Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village
I’m excited to return to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom to present a new opening keynote at the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village 3rd Annual Fiber Faire in Brownington VT. The day-long event showcases skilled fiber heritage artists: rug hookers, rug braiders, quilters, weavers, spinners, felters and more. There are more details on their website HERE.
She the People
Thrilled that I’ve been invited to participate on The Boston Club’s inaugural Civic Engagement panel, "She the People", the official launch of their Civic Engagement Initiative. This is where my personal volunteer life intersects with a panel discussion that will highlight the importance of civic leadership, showcase current civic leaders, and inspire women to get involved. Read more on The Boston Club website HERE.
Last Sundays (2/3)
Second of the Last Sundays series (in July, August, and September 2025)
Threads of a Life in Tune (in-person)
Limited to 10 participants (minimum of 5 participants), includes workshop materials to be mailed in advance. Register by Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Threads of a Life in Tune (Virtual, over Zoom)
Limited to 10 participants (minimum of 5 participants), includes workshop materials to be mailed in advance. Register by Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Altered T-shirt Workshop II
I’ve never been comfortable in crew-neck tees or sweatshirts and I’ve been altering them for years! If you feel the same, but have never changed up a neckline, I can help. In this workshop we’ll take on altering your tee or sweatshirt so that it fits to YOUR liking. I’ll show you some of my favorite go-to methods and then I’ll help you with yours! Use the Contact form on this site or DM on Instagram with a “tee-shirt” emoji for more details.
Altered T-shirt Workshop I
I’ve never been comfortable in crew-neck tees or sweatshirts and I’ve been altering them for years! If you feel the same, but have never changed up a neckline, I can help. In this workshop we’ll take on altering your tee or sweatshirt so that it fits to YOUR liking. I’ll show you some of my favorite go-to methods and then I’ll help you with yours! Use the Contact form on this site or DM on Instagram with a “tee-shirt” emoji for more details.
Public Hearing
Support for H.1032, An Act to establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry.
Shearing Day | Hurricane Hill Farm
A great event for the whole family! The farm’s Leicester Longwools will be shorn by longtime shearer Sam Patty and vendors will also be on hand! A great opportunity to get your hands into some raw wool and take in the beauty and history of Hurricane Hill Farm.
Earth Days | Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village presents Earth Days! Come celebrate! Enjoy the outdoors and hands-on experiences and discussions on the changing climate, the history of New England’s environment, sustainability, and more. Check out online for workshop details and more: https://www.osv.org/event/village-earth-days/
FiberFest 2025 | Boston Public Market
Join me for a hands-on visible mending workshop at the Boston Public Market FiberFest 2025. In this workshop, you'll learn mending and embroidery techniques to repair snagged, torn, or stained clothing.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island
Join me at Farm Fresh Rhode Island for "Farm-to-Fiber," which will take place during their Winter Market on Saturday, March 15, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Fiber artisans of all disciplines will be on site, in addition to farm fresh food farmers. I'm bringing my community stitching cloth and walnut dyed vintage tablecloth to showcase my art, upcycled items, and plant-dyed and botanically printed silk scarves and stoles/wraps.
If you're in the Providence/Boston area, plan to make the trip! And if you do, please stop by to say hello! More info about FFRI is HERE.
Mending Love
You can go from feeling... OVERWHELMED by a mountain of forgotten favorites, lurking in the back of your closet, mocking you with their minor flaws... To feeling... EMPOWERED, reconnected to your wardrobe, and radiating confident, sustainable style.
Threadbare Mending Lounge
Threadbare Mending Lounge is social sewing in community to learn tips and techniques to extend the life of your textiles. Drop in to learn a new skill, share a beautiful darn, or bring a project you need expert help with (sewing or knitting)!
Bring your cropped items to the Lounge today to:
add a ruffle
sew on a monogram or
create some visible mending to give renewed life to your garment
Bring whatever you’re working on and finish the year strong! Anyone who has purchased something from fresh cercle — or supported my work via Venmo — in the past 6 months may attend at no charge. All others, $20. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 PM — please email me (or use the Contact Form) to RSVP and receive details for the location.
Threadbare Mending Lounge
Threadbare Mending Lounge is social sewing in community to learn tips and techniques to extend the life of your textiles. Drop in to learn a new skill, share a beautiful darn, or bring a project you need expert help with (sewing or knitting)!
Bring your cropped items to the Lounge today to:
add a ruffle
sew on a monogram or
create some visible mending to give renewed life to your garment
Bring whatever you’re working on and finish the year strong! Anyone who has purchased something from fresh cercle — or supported my work via Venmo — in the past 6 months may attend at no charge. All others, $20. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 PM — please email me (or use the Contact Form) to RSVP and receive details for the location.
Farm-to-Fiber
Join me at Farm Fresh Rhode Island for a special event called "Farm-to-Fiber," which will take place during their Winter Market on Saturday, December 7th, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Fiber artisans of all disciplines will be on site, in addition to farm fresh food farmers.
Threadbare Mending Lounge
Threadbare Mending Lounge is social sewing in community to learn tips and techniques to extend the life of your textiles. Drop in to learn a new skill, share a beautiful darn, or bring a project you need help with! Bring whatever you’re working on (sewing or knitting).
Anyone who has purchased something from fresh cercle — or supported my work via Venmo — in the past 6 months may attend at no charge. All others, $20. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 PM — kindly email (or use the Contact Form) to RSVP and receive details for the event’s location.
Threadbare Mending Lounge
Threadbare Mending Lounge is social sewing in community to learn tips and techniques to extend the life of your textiles. Drop in to learn a new skill, share a beautiful darn, or bring a project you need help with! Bring whatever you’re working on (sewing or knitting).
Anyone who has purchased something from fresh cercle — or supported my work via Venmo — in the past 6 months may attend at no charge. All others, $20. Drop in anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM — kindly email me (or use the Contact Form) to RSVP and receive details for the location.
Threadbare Mending Lounge
Bring your mending, or whatever you’re working on — or share a beautiful darn! Open to anyone who has purchased something from fresh cercle — or supported my work via Venmo in the past 12 months. We’ll meet for 90 minutes on Zoom — please email me (or use the Contact form) to RSVP.
Threadbare Mending Lounge
Oh, yasss! the Mending Lounge is back!
Mark your calendars now for another round of Zoom meetups beginning Sunday, October 27. Please save the date — I'd love to see as many of you as can make it!
Plan to bring something to mend or share a beautiful darn! Open to anyone who has purchased something from fresh cercle — or supported my work via Venmo (details in the newsletter) in the past 15 months. Join in to share your mending work in progress.
We’ll chat for 90 minutes on Zoom. Please email me to RSVP.
Material Reuse Fair
Delighted to take part in this first ever materials reuse event at Waterstone, Lexington. Please check it out -- the public is invited!
Keynote Speaker
I’ve been invited to speak at a Private Event in Massachusetts, addressing the group’s concerns about Textile Waste.
Keynote Speaker
I’m delighted to share that I’ve been invited to keynote the Second Annual Fiber Faire at the Old Stone House Museum & Village in Brownington VT.
Altered T-Shirt Workshop
Altered T-shirt Pop-Up! Bring your tired, your poor, your wretched tee shirt or sweatshirt, and try out some ways to alter it and give it new life.