small blue handbag with Project Lydia label stitched to it

Project Lydia

Project Lydia is a non-profit humanitarian project lifting women in Uganda out of the worst of poverty restoring purpose, hope, and dignity.



Our hand dyed batik handbags are sewn on treadle sewing machines. All jewelry is hand roll from recycled paper and our beautiful baskets are hand woven from banana leaves. Through our sales we have helped to build 3 schools which is now educating 900 of their children.

folded blanket with a note on top of it

Project Linus Madison Chapter

We are a non-profit, all volunteer organization that distributed new, handmade blankets to children in need of security in the form of a blanket. Our blankets are distributed through local health care providers, social service agencies, and other organizations that serve children.

brochures and information displayed at organization table

Downtown Madison Ambassadors

Distributing Downtown Madison Map & Guides, brochures for other area attractions, and offering shopping, dining, and entertainment suggestions.

Mad City Quilt Guild members

Mad City Quilt Guild

Local quilt Guild offering friendship with like minded quilters, lectures, and philanthropy.

two people behind gsafe table - sitting in front of quilts

GSAFE Quilt & Fiber Art Auction

GSAFE advocates for safe and affirming K-12 schools for Wisconsin LGBTQ+ students. Our annual online auction showcases 150+ handmade items from creators across the country and globe and supports our work with students, educators, and families. Learn more at gsafequilts2025.givesmart.com.

WMQFA Akiko Ike exhibit tour

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

WMQFA fosters education, creation, and preservation of fiber art. Visit our restored 1850s barn to view rotating exhibitions, or learn or refresh a skill with one of our fiber art classes and workshops. Find the perfect handmade item in our Gift Shop.

The Sewing Machine Project, encouraging community through sewing

The Sewing Machine Project

The Sewing Machine Project collects and distributes donated sewing machines to people in need, locally and nationally. We are celebrating 20 years of service in 2025 and in that time, have distributed over 4500 sewing machines! Please stop by our booth to learn more!

Hope to others booth at the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Hope 2 Others

Hope 2 Others is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health in Tanzania through health education, the construction of a birthing center and medical clinic, and sustainable community support. Their mission is also supported by the direct sales of Tanzanian-made arts, crafts, and fabrics, empowering local artisans and fostering global connections.