Celebrating 20 years in 2025!
We had a huge, wonderful Volunteer Day this past Saturday…30 volunteers, 135 machines, a 16 foot truck, 4 giant pizzas and more smiles and love than one can convey on a page. We’ve received so many machines in recent months that we’ve had a hard time keeping up so I
I talked to Rebecca yesterday. She’s teaching our newest local programs at the Catholic Multicultural Center here in Madison. These classes are kind of a pilot thing that began with the classes for Bhutanese refugees in the spring. Rebecca’s expanded that program for Hispanic members of the community, teaching basic
When we offered basic sewing classes for newly arrived Bhutanese refugees last spring we were so excited to extend a hand of welcome into the Madison community. Teaching out of the Catholic Multicultural Center in Madison, we were impressed with all the programs they offered and the people they serve.
Recently, I put out a call to volunteers to help us wade through the huge donation from Bernina of America. We received 325 machines, all the same model, but in varying degrees of repair…some brand new, others in need of attention. What a great gift! So I asked for help.
It’s like Christmas! Talented artists in the Madison area and around the country have embraced the challenge of designing new SeaHope Artists’ bags! With each newly-embellished bag delivered we are continually in awe of the depth and breadth of talent! They’re all so unique and wonderful!! I am so grateful
I was thrilled to be included in Brava magazine’s April issue. Here’s the article! Thank you, Brava!
SeaHope Partners, an initiative of The Sewing Machine Project, was created in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill to help mend communities affected by the spill. SeaHope achieves this goal by selling a specially designed messenger bag, made of recycled nautical materials and donating the proceeds to groups
The SeaHope Artists’ series will be featured during the month of June at Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Ave. in Madison. We’re working hard to ensure that there will be a great selection of bags! Local and national artists are working on some new cool designs. Opening night is Friday June
Check out the latest issue of Threads Magazine! A lovely article features information on The Sewing Machine Project and our latest initiatives. What an honor!! Thank you, Threads!
I am thrilled at having been chosen to be the Keynote Speaker for this year’s American Sewing Guild national conference. The conference will take place August 19-22 in Los Angeles, CA. What an honor!
Welcome, Spring! My goodness, this has felt like a long winter! Here in Wisconsin we’re finally seeing the little plants peeking up and crossing our fingers that the recent flurries were our last. It sometimes seems as though the Sewing Machine Project is
Nancy Zieman has been so generous with her time and attention surrounding The Sewing Machine Project. Recently, while I was in Las Vegas, I had the chance to spend some time with Nancy and catch up. She suggested that we tape a Nancy’s Corner segment about the SeaHope partners project.
