Monthly Archives: September, 2008
Quilt Expo 2008 Wind down…
This morning I’m looking back over the last 3 days of Quilt Expo and it was such a great success. So many people stopped by the Sewing Machine Project booth to talk and learn more about what we’re all about. Visitors loved the beautiful copper pins that Michelle had donated and so many made donations [...]
Quilt Expo 2008
Today was opening day of Quilt Expo 2008 here in Madison, Wisconsin. What a great crowd, what positive energy, what a wonderful group of people! The Sewing Machine Project has a booth at Quilt Expo for the first time this year and many people stopped by the see what it was all about. Additionally, I [...]
All Eyes on Gustav
We’ve been watching intently as Gustav has approached the coast and tested this area with all it’s got. The eyes of the nation have watched New Orleans evacuate and we’ve held our breath in the hope that the storm will weaken. The worst seems to be over.
I will be visiting New Orleans again in October [...]
Xavier Children’s Program Update
Earlier this year, we delivered sewing machines to Xavier University’s Art Department to outfit their summer Mardi Gras Indians Intensive program. This excellent arts program educates children in the historic art forms that adorn the Mardi Gras Indian suits, not only teaching the processes but also the historical significance of the designs and traditions.
Children had [...]
Midwest Donations Update
I am still looking to establish a connection for distributing machines to those who lost theirs earlier this year in the terrible flooding in the Midwest. This arm of the project is on hold temporarily until a partnership has been made. Check back for updates.
