Burke UMC: Where the Thanksgiving Potholder Project Began
Join us in sending handwoven potholders to Burke UMC’s Community Co-op this Thanksgiving. Burke United Methodist Church’s Community Food Co-op began in 2020 in a small basement room. Just a few months after opening, COVID hit, and the Co-op quickly moved into a larger church space that could not be…
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Important update on Thanksgiving Potholder Project distribution in New Jersey I am sorry to report that New Jersey is no longer a distribution location for the Thanksgiving Potholder Project (THXGPP) in 2026. Please do not send potholders to the New Jersey location shared a few weeks ago; we deleted that…
THXGPP Is Growing: Four new food pantries in six states for 2026!
The Thanksgiving Potholder Project (THXGPP) is expanding, adding four new partner locations and THXGPP Coordinators in 6 states to distribute handwoven potholders with meal pantry donations. Despite challenges, dedicated weavers have continued their contributions, ensuring community support. New coordinators are welcoming potholder donations for families in need, aiming to distribute…
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…