

15
2020 brings the 15th anniversary of The Sewing Machine Project! Back in 2005 when collecting a few sewing machines seemed like it might be a good idea, I never dreamed we'd be here now. But here we are! A testament to seeing what the Universe holds in store, The...

Our Fall 2019 Newsletter
Join the Community! Here is the link to our Fall 2019 Newsletter. Please read and enjoy. If you'd like to receive these biannual newsletters automatically, please sign up through the "Contact" portion of our website and we'll happily keep you in the loop!...

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

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

A New Chapter
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 old Sunday...

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

My heart sings
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...

It takes a village
We do not live in a vacuum. We are here to interact with one another. We are here to lift one another up and walk alongside one another. This is so true for The Sewing Machine Project. We exist because an idea was lifted up and people felt its power. Individuals and...

Our Spring 2019 Newsletter
Join the Community! Here is the link to our Spring 2019 Newsletter. Please read and enjoy. If you'd like to receive these biannual newsletters automatically, please sign up through the "Contact" portion of our website and we'll happily keep you in the loop!...

Our Amazing Board
The Sewing Machine Project board of directors is integral in the everyday operation of the organization as well as the big picture view.