by Margaret | Jun 16, 2012 | General |
It all started with an email from Michelle…”I collect sewing machines” it began…turns out she lovingly collects and restores sewing machines as a hobby. Michelle directed me to her blog and does she ever! Just take a look! Michelle wanted to...
by Margaret | Jun 11, 2012 | General |
In late February I met Tom Justic, VP of Sales for Bernina of America.I told him about The Sewing Machine Project’s mission and what we’re all about. He pondered all of this a minute and said “I think we might have some machines for you.” Turns...
by Margaret | May 7, 2012 | General, In the News |
It’s like Christmas! Talented artists in the Madison area and around the country have embraced the challenge of designing new SeaHope Artists’ bags! With each newly-embellished bag delivered we are continually in awe of the depth and breadth of talent!...
by Margaret | Apr 30, 2012 | General |
It happened by chance…I was at a meeting discussing the newly arrived Bhutanese population in Madison over a year ago and one woman present at the meeting approached me afterwards… “I’m heading to El Salvador with a Habitat for Humanity group...
by Margaret | Apr 7, 2012 | General |
I drove to St. Louis and back yesterday. Not my normal mo, but this was a special trip. I’ve been corresponding lately with Frances Harrison, the woman who wrote the article I read after the tsunami hit Sri Lanka in late 2004. Ms. Harrison’s article struck...