General Archives - The Sewing Machine Project

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by Margaret | Jan 16, 2020 | General | 0 comments

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...

Kosovo

by Margaret | Oct 1, 2019 | General, Thoughts around sewing | 1 comment

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

A New Chapter

by Margaret | Sep 11, 2019 | General, Thoughts around sewing | 2 comments

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...

Collective Effervescence

by Margaret | Aug 29, 2019 | General, Thoughts around sewing | 0 comments

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

My heart sings

by Margaret | Jul 22, 2019 | General, Recipient Stories, Uncategorized | 0 comments

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

by Margaret | Jun 11, 2019 | General, Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...