I Just Loved That Machine!

Is there something you’ve always wanted to do — like learning to paint or play the guitar?

During a recent StoryCorps Conversation, Tomiyko Roberts asked her mother, Margaret Rose Edinburgh, to talk about one particular activity that started as child’s play, became a passion and ultimately changed Margaret’s life as her love for sewing led to success as a doll maker. 

This story was produced locally for WABE by Brenda Ford and recorded in partnership with the Atlanta History Center.  Learn more about recording your own StoryCorps Conversation by visiting  StoryCorps Virtual.