by Margaret | Feb 27, 2020 | General, International, Machine Recipient Stories |
The task has grown little by little. It began (for me) when Nancy called and asked if I’d like to meet Jane. Jane was in the United States working with the team at IndiMark to gather resources for her Masai community in Kenya. She mentioned that her group was...
by Margaret | Jan 23, 2020 | Founder's Musings, General, International, Machine Recipient Stories, Our Volunteers |
It takes a village to do most things…raise a child, nourish a family, nurture a full life. The Sewing Machine Project, I discover over and over, is a village in itself–a tiny, busy, loving machine that whirs with energy. I’m reminded every day, as...
by Margaret | Oct 1, 2019 | Founder's Musings, General, International |
I visited Kosovo in 2009, stretching my mind and courage. And when we stretch ourselves, surprising connections show up.
by Margaret | Sep 11, 2019 | Community Programs-National, Founder's Musings, General |
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...
by Margaret | Aug 29, 2019 | Community Programs-Local, Community Programs-National, Founder's Musings, General, International |
When we sew in community it is about so much more than sewing.
by Margaret | Jul 22, 2019 | Community Programs-Local, General, Immigrant Groups, Recipient Stories |
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...