Twelve Potholders, Many Hands, and One Generous Gift
Last week, the Thanksgiving Potholder Project received a package of twelve beautifully hand-woven potholders from a visually-impaired weaver. Along with the potholders came a note — a simple message that carried something much larger: appreciation, connection, and gratitude for a community working together in meaningful ways. In her note, the…
Expanding Access, One Pattern at a Time
Supporting blind and sight-impaired potholder weavers through accessible pattern transcription. Writing out weaving patterns so they can be read aloud or used with screen readers is not flashy work. It’s careful. It’s detailed. And yes — it can be tedious. And, it matters. Each transcribed pattern expands access to creativity,…
Introducing Goodwill Weaving
Where potholder loom weavers connect around philanthropy Goodwill Weaving is a non-commercial Facebook-based space for potholder loom weavers. It’s a place to offer or request contributions, share stories and resources, and learn from one another through collaboration and mutual support. The following article celebrates the weaving community that makes potholder…