Yesterday’s potholder distribution at the Franciscan Center brought something into focus: dignity, community, and care show up in small gestures, conversations, and the seemingly simple act of sharing food and space. Adding the gift of a handwoven potholder, made by weavers from across the U.S., really pulls it all together. Last year, when the ThanksgivingContinue reading “A Seat at the Table: Dignity and Connections at the Franciscan Center”
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Behind the Label: How THXGPP Shares Your Potholder Gifts
I’ve received several requests for copies of the label that appeared in a recent blog. I shared it—and realized that more of you may have questions about how your contributions to the Thanksgiving Potholder Project (THXGPP) are labeled. This post is packed with information, sharing a bit of the history behind THXGPP labels, including examplesContinue reading “Behind the Label: How THXGPP Shares Your Potholder Gifts”
Goodwill Weaving:
The Thanksgiving Potholder Project at Manor Mill in Monkton MD Wow! What a day — or rather, three wonderful days — of weaving at Manor Mill in Monkton, Maryland! The studio was filled with looms, loops, hooks, stunning works of art, and creativity as weavers of all ages explored the art and craft of potholderContinue reading “Goodwill Weaving:”
Potholder Positivity Needed Now More Than Ever
It seemed odd that I hadn’t heard from a few of the food pantries we’ve worked with in previous years; some confirmed interest but couldn’t specify dates. Yesterday, with two potholders in hand, I stopped by one of them to check in and see if they’d like to participate again this year. It didn’t takeContinue reading “Potholder Positivity Needed Now More Than Ever”
Volunteers Needed!
For blind and sight-impaired potholder weavers The Thanksgiving Potholder Project is a grassroots effort that connects weavers from across the country with families picking up their Thanksgiving food from local pantries. Every year, the project grows—and this year, so has the need for more inclusive support. Typically, posts about the project begin in the Fall,Continue reading “Volunteers Needed!”
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”