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Local links to Bhutan
About 8 months ago I read about Bhutanese families relocating to the Madison area. These are people who have endured so much, have been uprooted from their homes and have been on the move for years now. After spending time in refugee camps they have found their way to the United States with the help [...]
Threads Magazine!
Check out the latest issue of Threads Magazine! A lovely article features information on The Sewing Machine Project and our latest initiatives. What an honor!! Thank you, Threads!
You’re right there…
This year has been an interesting one for The Sewing Machine Project. It’s been different. Honestly, since it’s inception, The Sewing Machine Project has fallen into place so naturally, it often takes my breath away. The right people, the right connections…they’ve always been there when I’ve needed them. Sometimes I feel like I need to [...]
Letting the answers come
I am struck so often, recently, by the need for connection here in the United States. Despite the fact that we have more ways than ever before to connect with one another we seem to be more disconnected. On a large scale, this country could not be more divided. It seems to me that we [...]
Quilt Expo 2011
This past weekend was Quilt Expo, here in Madison, Wisconsin. What a busy time that is! It’s so much fun to see familiar faces and meet many new friends. So many people stopped by our booth to chat, learn more, make a donation. We took in 8 machines, a little fabric and $191 in donation [...]
ASG Conference-Los Angeles
I was so honored to be asked to speak at the annual ASG conference in LA. I’ve been preparing for a good month at least and yesterday was the big day. I was nervous, to say the least, but so happy and ready to share the story of the Sewing Machine Project with such a [...]
Heading to LA
I am honored and humbled to have been asked to be the keynote speaker for ASG’s national conference in LA this week. I fly out tomorrow. My speech has been done for a few weeks but each day I tweak it. I can’t think of a more receptive audience than a roomful of community minded [...]
New Orleans July 2011
I am just finishing another trip to New Orleans….delivering machines and meeting new friends. A few different groups benefited from our machines this time. The Mardi Gras Indian community is near and dear to us and these machines will help with children’s programs, working on Mardi Gras Indian suits and one special machine went to [...]
American Sewing Guild National Conference
I am thrilled at having been chosen to be the Keynote Speaker for this year’s American Sewing Guild national conference. The conference will take place August 19-22 in Los Angeles, CA. What an honor!
Partnering with Enchanted Makeovers
Our collaboration with Enchanted Makeovers continues to develop! This year The Sewing Machine Project will be partnering with this wonderful group, bringing a sewing angle to their Detroit makeover. Alternatives for Girls, a Detroit shelter for homeless teens, is having a loving redo, thanks to Enchanted Makeovers. The Sewing Machine Project has been given a [...]
