Margaret, Author at The Sewing Machine Project

A New Madison Collection Site!

by Margaret | Apr 26, 2009 | General | 0 comments

M&R Sewing, on Madison’s West side, recently became a collection site for The Sewing Machine Project! M&R is Madison’s Bernina and Babylock dealer. Their address is: 6005 Odana Road in Madison. Be sure to pay them a visit when you’re in town!...

Kajsiab House

by Margaret | Apr 7, 2009 | General | 0 comments

In the Hmong language, “kajsiab” means the relief of stress from worrying about the safety of loved ones. Yesterday, I visited Kajsiab House, here in Madison. This is a place of sanctuary for Hmong elders–people who experienced things I can’t...

Miss Antoinette K-Doe, we will miss you

by Margaret | Mar 4, 2009 | General | 0 comments

I had the privilege of meeting Miss Antoinette on my very first trip to New Orleans. At that time, the Mother in Law lounge was gutted, awaiting work after Hurricane Katrina. Antoinette graciously invited us in and showed us around. I was instantly impressed with...

Fabric speaks

by Margaret | Mar 1, 2009 | General | 0 comments

The UPS man arrived at the house the other day with 4 heavy boxes–a donation of fabric, shipped all the way from Idaho. As I sorted through the neatly folded pieces I began to think about what our fabric says, how it speaks. Pastel remnants, gentle prints,...

A personal gift

by Margaret | Feb 28, 2009 | General | 0 comments

I received a huge box yesterday! In it was an old machines, well-used, and beautifully kept. It touched me that someone would part with this machine and donate it to someone who needed it but what touched me even more was the note that accompanied the machine: Dear...