It takes a village
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...Kosovo
I visited Kosovo in 2009, stretching my mind and courage. And when we stretch ourselves, surprising connections show up.
A New Chapter
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
When we sew in community it is about so much more than sewing.
My heart sings
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...WPT – The Sewing Machine Project on Wisconsin Life
The Healing Power of Sewing
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