by Margaret | Feb 24, 2012 | General |
This SeaHope bag represents a beautiful collaboration! When we first dreamed up the Artists’ Bag series, Cherice Harrison-Nelson, “Queen Reesie” of the Guardians of the Flame, made some beautiful medallions to use on a bag. I just didn’t have a...
by Margaret | Feb 24, 2012 | General |
I arrived in New Orleans Wednesday to a 70 degree day–a welcome change after our Wisconsin winter. This is a busy trip! I’ll be working the VDTA/SDTA trade show starting on Sunday so I thought I’d come a few days early and bring some machines, work...
by Margaret | Feb 14, 2012 | General |
In October of 2010 I had the honor of visiting Kenmare High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. This alternative high school offers an alternative, a second chance to women facing poverty by not only offering a more holistic education but also a place to live, life...
by Margaret | Feb 7, 2012 | General |
Tonight I was the presenter for an American Sewing Guild webinar. I’d never done one before! It was such a treat to be asked to talk about the work we do at The Sewing Machine Project. Even more than that, it was so sweet to know that people all over the country...
by Margaret | Jan 6, 2012 | General |
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...