November 2025
Program and Workshops
Shelagh Jessop
The Artist:
Shelagh (sounds like Shay-la) Jessop is the one-woman-show behind Stuart Moores Textiles (Stuart was her great-grandfather, you can read about their story on the SMT website). She is a textile artist and professional natural dyer, specializing in traditional natural dyes and historically accurate dye techniques. Her work is predominantly inspired by the history of textile arts and crafts, from grand tapestries made by 11th century master artisans to hand stitched home goods made by 18th century homemakers. She has a degree in Textile Design and a two year certificate in Horticulture. Currently she works out of her home-studio along the Potomac river in Maryland and shares her passion for textile crafts as an instructor, teaching in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.
Guild Meeting/Program: Basic Concepts for Clothing Mending
This presentation will be an introduction to the basic principles of clothing mending.
Date/Time: November 8, 2025 10:30 AM (following Guild meeting)
Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Mini Workshop: Introduction to Visible Mending
Start visible mending with this mini workshop where we apply the basic principles of clothing mending to a project in which we mend holes, tears, or worn away fabric.
Date/Time: November 8, 2025 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: PFAG Studio: 11810 Parklawn Dr Suite 204 #11, Rockville, MD 20852
Mini Workshop Fee: Members: $80 Non-Members: $115
Student’s Materials Fee: $25
Student Supply List:
Thread snips, tweezers, reading glasses and a craft light if the student normally uses one for crafting. A chair cushion is also useful for sitting for a long time.
Extended Workshop: Visible Mending, Emphasis Visible
Practice the basics of clothing mending with Shelagh Jessop of Stuart Moores Textiles. Shelagh will teach you the fundamentals of clothing mending along with some basic stitching techniques that will not only repair your clothing but make them stand out as you prolong the life of your much loved clothing. Each student will take home a hand made mending kit that will include Stuart Moores Textiles, plant dyed flosses and fabrics, as well as everything you need to continue your mending practice at home.
Date/Time: November 9, 2025 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: PFAG Studio: 11810 Parklawn Dr Suite 204 #11, Rockville, MD 20852
Workshop Fee: Members: $120 Non-Members: $165
Student’s Materials Fee: $45
Student Supply List:
Thread snips, tweezers, reading glasses and a craft light if the student normally uses one for crafting. A chair cushion is also useful for sitting for a long time.