A perfect day—and an ideal start to this year’s Thanksgiving Potholder Project distributions! The sparkle in her eye and the smile on her face say it all: a handwoven potholder, sent by a weaver from another state, brought joy and warmth to 200 families today. Take a look at how the day unfolded. The weatherContinue reading “Weaving Gratitude ‘Loomed’ Large at Bel Air UMC”
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58 Weavers Across the Nation Serve 1,895 Families
Thanksgiving 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Thanksgiving Potholder Project, showcasing the incredible kindness and generosity of potholder weavers from across the nation. Together, we achieved extraordinary community-building accomplishments, demonstrating how small, individual actions have a profound impact. A Season of Growth and Giving This year’s project began with a goal to weave and collect 1,000Continue reading “58 Weavers Across the Nation Serve 1,895 Families”
Weaving Generosity: A Reflection on the Potholder Weaving Community’s Thanksgiving Impact
As we close in on the halfway mark of our goal—767 potholders in, 733 to go—this Thanksgiving season feels like the perfect time for a heartfelt reflection on the incredible generosity of our potholder weaving community over the last four years. This year, 1,500 families in need will receive support through this collective nationwide effort,Continue reading “Weaving Generosity: A Reflection on the Potholder Weaving Community’s Thanksgiving Impact”