So Much Need
Each time I open The Sewing Machine Project email account there is such a variety of correspondence. There are new signups for our email newsletter (I'm working on one...you'll see it soon!), kind notes, encouraging us to keep up the good work, questions about...
Thank you, Bernina!
We are anxiously anticipating the arrival of 25 new Bernette machines from Bernina! The sewing machines are being donated to jump start our "lending library" initiative. The lending library will offer machines, on loan, to area groups who need them for short term...
Country Woman Magazine!
Take a peek at Country Woman's October/November 2009 issue....that's right, turn to page 49! There we are! Country Woman did a great article about the Sewing Machine Project. I was thrilled that many so women who visited our booth at Quilt Expo had seen the article. ...
Quilt Expo!!
We had such a wonderful time seeing and talking with everyone at Quilt Expo! We once again had the wonderful pins to give to people who made a donation. Our big goal this year was to raise $1000 to pay for the shipping of our wonderful Bernette machines which are...
Debbie recently made a donation in memory of a wonderful woman…
Debbie Lane, Macon, GA: Debbie recently made a donation in memory of a wonderful woman who loved sewing so much. When the woman’s family heard of this donation, they sent the following letter: “Oh my goodness Debbie! I just can’t find the words to tell you how touched...
An Interview on Local Cable
Recently I was asked to appear on our local cable channel in an interview about The Sewing Machine Project. I've attached a link so you can take a peek. Just click on the link and it'll direct you to the Monona Cable website. When the video starts playing, just double...
Letter from Kosovo 6-Sealing the deal
We returned from our trip to Kosovo early Wednesday morning after a very long travel day and despite the inconveniences of travel, I found that this gave me much-needed time for reflection...it's almost as if I need to continue reliving each experience to be sure I've...
Letter from Kosovo5-unlocking possibilities
Yesterday was spent mainly in the Antigona sewing room in Skenderaj. The group is named Antigona for a woman who fought against the Serbs and died for her country not so very long ago. The grace, dignity and strength of this group of women is unparalleled....
We’re in Woman’s Day Magazine!
Check out the July 7th issue of Woman's Day...it's the issue with the dog on the cover. There is an article about the Sewing Machine Project on page 12. It's not very big so don't page past it...but it's there! If you have a minute, shoot off a quick editorial email...
Letter from Kosovo4-understanding
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 communicate in and...
$100 Donation Match
Arrow Sewing is matching donations up to $100! Learn more!
Common Threads
Common Threads, about the evolution and development of The Sewing Machine Project, is available now!
CBS Evening News
Click here to see us on The CBS Evening News.People Making a Difference Podcast
The Sew & So Podcast
We were so thankful for the opportunity afforded us by the Sew & So podcast to tell our story.
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WPT – The Sewing Machine Project on Wisconsin Life
The Healing Power of Sewing
Listen to Margaret's Wisconsin Life interview.
Television Interviews
Visit our video archive to view our television appearances.