Blog - The Sewing Machine Project

Sewing and Healing

by Margaret | Jun 6, 2018 | In the News, Recent Machine Deliveries

When sharing The Sewing Machine Project with others I often struggle to find the words to convey the depth of connection within this organization. Though we began with a simple wish to gather and share machines, I've learned over the years that the connections, the...

SMP in Notions magazine

by Margaret | May 16, 2018 | In the News

The American Sewing Guild and the Sewing Machine Project go way back. Thank you, ASG, for your continued support and promotion of our efforts to mend communities!

Winter, Wisconsin

by Margaret | Mar 7, 2018 | In the News, Uncategorized

The ladies in Winter, Wisconsin are sewing up a storm. This time of year, it's probably a snowstorm!! A recent article in the Sawyer County Gazette shared details of the sewing program. I've included the text from the article here as there is no online link. ...

Well, hello there, Eldredge!

by Margaret | Feb 8, 2018 | General

We meet regularly at The Sewing Machine Project to look over and prepare machines that have been donated to us--machines that are en route to their next home. Many cases are familiar, even before opening. I often look and think "oh, I know what you are!" before I even...

Wing and a prayer

by Margaret | Nov 3, 2017 | General, In the News

The idea came to me so vividly. We would soon be traveling to Houston for the International Quilt Festival to set up a booth and share The Sewing Machine Project. Houston. And every sewing machine brand would be at the Festival as well. Houston. Hurricane Harvey....

Spring Newsletter 2017

by Margaret | Jun 27, 2017 | General

Our spring/summer newsletter for 2017 is available now. Enjoy!

Beauty-Full Bags from Bluefig

by Margaret | Jun 13, 2017 | General

Let me just start by saying that Bluefig makes great bags. Designed with crafters and sewers in mind, the bags are strong and beautiful, thoughtfully-designed and just plain fun! While admiring the bags at a trade show I got talking to Will Macia who runs the company....

Bib and Tucker, Birmingham

by Margaret | Jun 9, 2017 | Personal Stories, Recent Machine Deliveries

by Chris Thomas, SMP board member Think of the old-time quilting bee and you’ll have an idea of what goes on at the Bib and Tucker Sew-Op. Women’s fingers are busy cutting and stitching while their chatter fills the room. Stories are swapped. Friendships are cemented....