Margaret, Author at The Sewing Machine Project

Letter from Kosovo4-understanding

by Margaret | Jun 24, 2009 | General | 0 comments

Recently, my son asked me “if you could have any super power, what would it be?” I was at a loss at the time of the question–invisibility? the power to read minds? the ability to fly? This trip has brought me my answer…I wish I had the power to...

Letter from Kosovo3 – war never really goes away

by Margaret | Jun 22, 2009 | General | 0 comments

We have been traveling in Kosovo for 5 days and it amazes me how the traces of war are always there. Mostly, I see it in the people. They are kind and warm and incredibly strong. There is a toughness there that’s hard to describe but a warmth that’s...

Letter From Kosovo 2-The Sewing Room

by Margaret | Jun 21, 2009 | General | 0 comments

On day two of our visit we drove to Skenderaj, a region of great conflict during the war, to visit the existing sewing room. I really didn’t know what to expect. Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted by the 6 women working there and they were anxious to show...

Letter From Kosovo-a warm welcome

by Margaret | Jun 19, 2009 | General | 0 comments

We arrived in Kosovo yesterday. By “we” I mean myself, Gani Ahmetaj (a Kosovo citizen, residing in the U.S.), Al Anding, who funds this project, and John Kappelman, a dairyman who is interested in helping develop the dairy industry here in Kosovo. Low...

New Collection Site in Tennessee!

by Margaret | Jun 11, 2009 | General | 0 comments

We are so pleased to add In Stitches in Johnson City, Tennessee to our list of collection sites! Their address is: In Stitches 305 W Oakland Ave Suite 170 Johnson City, TN (423) 283-0456 This all came about because one of their employees asked if they could become a...