Monthly Archives: October, 2008

A New Collection Site!

Posted by Margaret on October 30, 2008 — 2 Comments

The Sewing Machine Project has a new collection site! Linda of Linda’s Sew n So in northwestern Ohio has offered to take in machines for the project. Linda’s shop is located in Celina, Ohio at 216 W. Fayette Street. Her phone number is 419-586-2324. What a generous offer to collect machines and clean them up [...]

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People are wonderful

Posted by Margaret on October 29, 2008 — Leave a Comment

This probably sounds like a very general statement but it is so true. I am thankful every day for all of the people who step forward to make The Sewing Machine Project a success. I look to my Board of Directors, a group who stepped forward one by one to offer their help, guidance, and [...]

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Latest New Orleans visit

Posted by Margaret on October 29, 2008 — Leave a Comment

I’ve just returned from another trip to New Orleans. This time, we took 50 machines and 30 boxes of books. What an experience! 41 machines went to individuals in what is probably our best distribution yet. With the help of 4 wonderful colleagues, Peter, Kathy, Maggie and Tess, we were able to distribute the machines [...]

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Teach Only Love…

Posted by Margaret on October 3, 2008 — Leave a Comment

Tess writes:
To Margaret and all of the wonderful people who have donated to The Sewing Machine Project,
Thank you for allowing me to help pass on all of the lovely machines, fabrics, and notions that were donated for this last round sent to New Orleans! I had the time of my life helping and seeing all [...]

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