What an honor (and what an experience!)
I flew out to Boulder, Colorado a few weeks ago to participate in the taping of e-town radio. I had been informed a few weeks before that I’d been chosen to receive one of their “e-chievement awards”. The entire experience was wonderful! I learned, after I’d been scheduled to appear, that the Bodeans would be […]
E-town Radio
This is exciting news! My friend nominated me for an etown radio e-chievement award. This nomination came about late last summer and over the months I’ve corresponded with the etown folks here and there, telling them bits and pieces about The Sewing Machine Project. A few weeks ago I was asked to schedule some time […]
Update from the snowy north
We have had more snow in Wisconsin this winter than I can remember in recent years–not since my childhood can I remember having these big snowbanks, “snow days” with school and business closings, a real white winter! It’s beautiful but Wisconsinites are starting to long for spring. Reading about the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans […]
Bernina Blogs about the SMP!
I was pleased to see that there’s a blog post on the Bernina USA website about the Sewing Machine Project. I met the District Managers and Bernina Educators a little over a week ago in Chicago. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to share information about the Sewing Machine Project with them. Watch for […]
A donation site in Edgerton, WI
In December we added another donation site in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Edgerton’s a quaint little town, just a little south of Madison. Diane Everson runs the Edgerton Reporter newspaper and she contacted me about doing an interview for the paper. As we talked we explored the idea of creating another donation site in Edgerton so she […]
Giving Thanks
Although I think it’s important all year around to give thanks for what we have, I find that the holidays are an especially good time to look back over the year and realize all of the things that make our lives so wonderful. I am so incredibly thankful for the success of this Project. More […]
Wisconsin Woman Magazine!!
I’m thrilled to have The Sewing Machine Project featured in the December 2007 issue of Wisconsin Woman magazine. Justine Kessler wrote a fine article detailing the Project’s progress. Take a look! It was Margaret Jankowski’s mother who taught her to sew when Margaret was just a little girl. Sewing has always been a part of […]
We’re official!
Well, the wait is over and the letter has finally arrived! The Sewing Machine Project is officially a 501c3 non profit! We now can accept tax-deductible donations and apply for funding. Thank you to Peter McKeever, our attorney for all of his help working through the process, and thank you to everyone who continues to […]
Oprah knows we’re out there!
Recently, with the help of one of our Board members, a media kit was presented to Oprah’s team for consideration on one of her future programs. They were working on a series called “The Power of One” and unfortunately, our Project wasn’t chosen for this particular series. The team was, however, intrigued with the Sewing […]
Such a Generous Donation!
I recently spoke to the Madison Horizons Rotary Club for one of their noon luncheons. I detailed the Sewing Machine Project and the audience was so warm and welcoming. After I’d finished, a gentleman approached me, so intrigued by the Project, and offered a $10,000 donation! This type of donation benefits this Project in so […]
Gee’s Bend
Today I visited Gee’s Bend in Alabama, to see the incredible quilters and their work. You’ve got to understand, I view these women like rock stars! They’ve created beautiful art quilts from whatever they have around, and now they are world-renowned. The exhibit has travelled all over and people have flocked from far and wide […]
Notes from the road-NOLA October ’07
I’m writing this post from New Orleans and each of these visits brings new discoveries, new friends, new ways to appreciate this unique city and its people. My friend, Martie rode down with me this time and it was wonderful to see this city through a new set of eyes. Martie enjoyed seeing the places […]