Wisconsin Woman Magazine!!
I'm thrilled to have The Sewing Machine Project featured in the December 2007 issue of Wisconsin Woman magazine. Justine Kessler wrote a fine article detailing the Project's progress. Take a look! It was Margaret Jankowski’s mother who taught her to sew when...
We’re official!
Well, the wait is over and the letter has finally arrived! The Sewing Machine Project is officially a 501c3 non profit! We now can accept tax-deductible donations and apply for funding. Thank you to Peter McKeever, our attorney for all of his help working through the...
Oprah knows we’re out there!
Recently, with the help of one of our Board members, a media kit was presented to Oprah's team for consideration on one of her future programs. They were working on a series called "The Power of One" and unfortunately, our Project wasn't chosen for this particular...
Such a Generous Donation!
I recently spoke to the Madison Horizons Rotary Club for one of their noon luncheons. I detailed the Sewing Machine Project and the audience was so warm and welcoming. After I'd finished, a gentleman approached me, so intrigued by the Project, and offered a $10,000...
Gee’s Bend
Today I visited Gee's Bend in Alabama, to see the incredible quilters and their work. You've got to understand, I view these women like rock stars! They've created beautiful art quilts from whatever they have around, and now they are world-renowned. The exhibit has...
Notes from the road-NOLA October ’07
I'm writing this post from New Orleans and each of these visits brings new discoveries, new friends, new ways to appreciate this unique city and its people. My friend, Martie rode down with me this time and it was wonderful to see this city through a new set of eyes....
October visit to New Orleans
Next week brings another visit to my beloved New Orleans, and another 60 machines to be delivered. While some of these machines will go to individuals, others will be used to bolster the supplies at the schools that have already received machines to increase their...
People Making a Difference
I was thrilled and honored to be nominated for a story on WKOW channel 27's "People Making a Difference" segment. The story aired during the week of September 3rd. To view the video stream, click this link.
How do you begin to thank people?
I was with some friends last night and they asked me how this project was going. The words came tumbling out, as they usually do when I get going on the success I've experienced so far. When I begin to describe one person who has helped me in some way it reminds me of...
Sewing Machines to Sri Lanka and New Orleans
By Sunny Schubert (reprinted from Herald Independant 6/28/07) The "in" place to be in Monona last Saturday night was the fabulous lakeside home - also known as "The Old Bohrod Place" - of Tori and Dennis Hull. The occasion was a fundraiser they hosted for neighbor...
$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.