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 begin to fathom during...

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...

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, humming a...

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...

Everyday I am grateful for how the Sewing Machine Project evolves. I have so much help and support and it feels almost providential that the project unfolds the way it does. Recently, I appeared on Sewing With Nancy and because of that exposure, many new people are...

The Sewing Machine Project is preparing to send 16 machines to Skenderaj, Kosovo! Al Anding, a resident of Monona, has been working closely with people in Kosovo, helping to create more jobs and even helping farmers get the livestock and equipment they need. Overall...

Back in the spring, Margaret taped an interview with Nancy Zieman on the Nancy's Corner segment of Nancy's highly popular tv show, Sewing With Nancy. That show is now available to PBS stations across the country. Margaret appears on program # 2209, Trace and Create...

We are thrilled to announce that Nancy Zieman has joined the Sewing Machine Project Advisory Board. Ms. Zieman, known for her highly successful Nancy's Notions business and the long-running television series, Sewing With Nancy,  has been a great supporter of many...

The Sewing Machine Project has a new collection site! Linda of Linda's Sew n So in northwestern Ohio has offered to take in machines for the project. Linda's shop is located in Celina, Ohio at 216 W. Fayette Street. Her phone number is 419-586-2324. What a generous...