In the News Archives - Page 5 of 11 - The Sewing Machine Project

India!

by Margaret | Jan 31, 2013 | General, In the News | 0 comments

We are so excited to learn that the 15 sewing machines and 2 sergers that we sent to India have reached their final destination! For a few months they were hung up in customs. It was amazing how many people came to our aid. Everyone was working together but from...

The Quilt Life-February 2013

by Margaret | Jan 6, 2013 | General, In the News | 1 comment

We are so honored to be featured in the “helping hands” segment of the February 2013 issue of The Quilt Life. Check it out!

Volunteer Day-Let the pictures tell the story…

by Margaret | Nov 19, 2012 | General, In the News | 2 comments

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...

Big smiles, open hearts!

by Margaret | Nov 9, 2012 | General, In the News | 3 comments

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...

New local programs

by Margaret | Sep 28, 2012 | In the News | 1 comment

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...

Help when we need it

by Margaret | Jul 10, 2012 | General, In the News | 0 comments

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...