Category Archives: In the News
Here are mentions of The Sewing Machine Project in various news media.
New Orleans Times Picayune June 6
Just returned from a trip to New Orleans. Our main work this time was with John Douthat from AllBrands, with the Adams Street Cultural Development Center and with Cherice Harrison-Nelson and the Mardi Gras Indians. John D. has been so kind and generous and I am honored that he has chosen to partner with The Sewing Machine Project.
This article appeared in Sunday’s Times-Picayune out of New Orleans.
Wisconsin State Journal April 2010
A great SMP update appeared in today’s State Journal. The source of the 100 machines that they mention is All Brands in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Cap Times March 2010
Dave Zweiffel called me while I was in Louisiana earlier this month and we chatted about what’s going on with the Sewing Machine Project. Here’s the article that resulted!
Sew News Magazine
Be sure to check out Sew News’ December’09/January ’10 issue.
There we are on page 10!
How wonderful to have this kind exposure!
Country Woman Magazine!
Take a peek at Country Woman’s October/November 2009 issue….that’s right, turn to page 49! There we are! Country Woman did a great article about the Sewing Machine Project. I was thrilled that many so women who visited our booth at Quilt Expo had seen the article. Thank you to Country Woman for spreading the word about our Project and to all of you for checking it out!
Cap Times Madison article!
Please take a moment to read the wonderful article that was recently published in the online and print versions of Madison’s Capital Times!
There is so much going on with The Sewing Machine Project right now! We have affected hundreds of lives in such a creative way. During these tough economic times, it’s difficult to keep these positive, nonprofit efforts afloat. Please consider a financial contribution and help us to continue to mend communities.
Spring Into Summer!
Our big fundraiser, the Spring Into Summer event, is right around the corner! Last year, we used the proceeds from this event to pay all of the fees involved with becoming an official 501(c)3 and still had money left over to cover a portion of the machine delivery to New Orleans. We’ve come so far so fast! This year, the proceeds will help us to begin developing sewing collectives in the New Orleans area. These collectives will incorporate sewing education as well as small business education, helping people to mend their communities as well as their own lives.
Please join us for this fun and worthwhile event!
Spring Into Summer Event!
Benefiting the Sewing Machine Project
Saturday, June 21 4-9PM
Tori and Dennis Hull’s home
4811 Tonyawatha Trail,
Monona, Wisconsin
Featuring the music of The Leeding Zeroes
Proceeds from this event will cover the costs of transporting sewing machines to Louisiana as well as establishing educational programs and sewing cooperatives in that region.
$25 suggested donation per person
Feel free to bring a friend!
The beer is cold (and delicious), the friends are fabulous and the cause is real! Don’t miss the party of the summer!
RSVP regrets only 221-1844
Thank you to the Hulls for their kindness and also to
The Great Dane and Capital Brewery for generously donating the beer for this event.
If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please send your check to
The Sewing Machine Project
PO Box 6245
Monona, WI 53716
Or visit www.thesewingmachineproject.org to donate online
The Sewing Machine Project is a 501(c)3 Non Profit.
All donations are tax deductible.
Sewing Sows Seed of Hope
Please read the beautiful article Sheila Strupe wrote for the April 20 edition of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Sewing with Nancy
This is so exciting! Nancy Zieman called and asked if I’d be on Sewing With Nancy. We taped a new segment called “Nancy’s Corner” which will air in the fall on PBS stations across the country. We talked all about The Sewing Machine Project and had such a great time. Nancy was just as I imagined her…kind, warm, easy to talk to. I know we’ll keep in contact and continue to update as the project progresses.
It was an honor to be included on this fine program.
April Times-Picayune article
Sheila Strupe, at the New Orleans Times-Picayune wrote a lovely article about the Sewing Machine Project this week. Please take a moment to read it! Times-Picayune article.
