Local links to Bhutan

by | Jan 6, 2012 | General | 2 comments

About 8 months ago I read about Bhutanese families relocating to the Madison area. These are people who have endured so much, have been uprooted from their homes and have been on the move for years now. After spending time in refugee camps they have found their way to...

You’re right there…

by | Nov 10, 2011 | General | 2 comments

This year has been an interesting one for The Sewing Machine Project. It’s been different. Honestly, since it’s inception, The Sewing Machine Project has fallen into place so naturally, it often takes my breath away. The right people, the right...

Letting the answers come

by | Sep 14, 2011 | General | 1 comment

I am struck so often, recently, by the need for connection here in the United States. Despite the fact that we have more ways than ever before to connect with one another we seem to be more disconnected. On a large scale, this country could not be more divided. It...

Quilt Expo 2011

by | Sep 12, 2011 | General | 1 comment

This past weekend was Quilt Expo, here in Madison, Wisconsin. What a busy time that is! It’s so much fun to see familiar faces and meet many new friends. So many people stopped by our booth to chat, learn more, make a donation. We took in 8 machines, a little...

ASG Conference-Los Angeles

by | Aug 20, 2011 | General | 0 comments

I was so honored to be asked to speak at the annual ASG conference in LA. I’ve been preparing for a good month at least and yesterday was the big day. I was nervous, to say the least, but so happy and ready to share the story of the Sewing Machine Project with...

Heading to LA

by | Aug 17, 2011 | General | 0 comments

I am honored and humbled to have been asked to be the keynote speaker for ASG’s national conference in LA this week. I fly out tomorrow. My speech has been done for a few weeks but each day I tweak it. I can’t think of a more receptive audience than a...

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