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 weaver shared how much sheContinue reading “Twelve Potholders, Many Hands, and One Generous Gift”
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A Seat at the Table: Dignity and Connections at the Franciscan Center
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”
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”
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”
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”
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!”
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”
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 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”
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.”