Margaret, Author at The Sewing Machine Project

Kosovo

by Margaret | Oct 1, 2019 | Founder's Musings, General, International | 1 comment

I visited Kosovo in 2009, stretching my mind and courage. And when we stretch ourselves, surprising connections show up.

Sew News!

by Margaret | Sep 12, 2019 | In the News | 0 comments

What an honor to be included in the October/November 2019 issue of Sew News! Enjoy!

A New Chapter

by Margaret | Sep 11, 2019 | Community Programs-National, Founder's Musings, General | 2 comments

Tic tic tic, the needle moves up and down powerfully and effortlessly. The stitch is perfect–even and balanced–the upper and lower threads grabbing hold of one another, hands held in a tiny dot on the fabric’s surface. I am alone in our workroom. An...

Collective Effervescence

by Margaret | Aug 29, 2019 | Community Programs-Local, Community Programs-National, Founder's Musings, General, International | 0 comments

When we sew in community it is about so much more than sewing.

My heart sings

by Margaret | Jul 22, 2019 | Community Programs-Local, General, Immigrant Groups, Recipient Stories | 0 comments

I just heard from Annette who taught our most recent local sewing class. Working with a group of 8 beginning sewers, Annette and the volunteers who helped her were bubbling with excitement, clearly a reflection of the enthusiasm of the group they taught. A celebration...