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”
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Weaving Gratitude ‘Loomed’ Large at Bel Air UMC
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”
A Huge Thank You!
A huge THANK YOU to the weavers who stepped up to help with patterns for blind and sight-impaired groups. You rock! You embody the kindness, generosity, and inclusiveness that define the potholder weaving community. It’s an honor to be connected with you! BRAILLE! This 3×5 card describes the three colors of the potholder it cameContinue reading “A Huge Thank You!”
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!”
Wow! From Zero to 1,084 Potholders in 49 Days!
This is what 1,084 potholders look like. Hundreds are bagged, tagged, and labeled, all packed up in boxes and ready to go! And hundreds more waiting to be bagged. Thanks to the generosity of weavers in over 30 locations nationwide, the Thanksgiving Potholder Project has blossomed beyond expectations. As of now, weavers across the countryContinue reading “Wow! From Zero to 1,084 Potholders in 49 Days!”
Weaving Warmth: How 1,500 Hand-Woven Potholders Can Spread Care and Connection to the Homeless.
Can We Make 1,500 Potholders? Growing Interest, Growing Need. What started as a community project to provide hand-woven potholders for families picking up Thanksgiving food boxes has grown into something more. This week, when I was asked to have THXGPP support a local homeless encampment, I instinctively said yes! The request hit close to homeContinue reading “Weaving Warmth: How 1,500 Hand-Woven Potholders Can Spread Care and Connection to the Homeless.”