Thanksgiving Potholder Project

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 - especially when it looks like a turkey! Last year, when the Thanksgiving Potholder Project (THXGPP) visited this dining room, we displayed potholders from a large table near the exit…...

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 shar…

Weaving Wonders at GEDCO!

What an inspiring effort! Most of the volunteers who came together to weave potholders for Govan’s Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) had never used a potholder loom before—or tried any kind of weaving at all. Still, they aimed to create enough potholders for every neighbor registered to receive a Thanksgiving basket. The goal was 170 potholders in under a month. They surpassed it with ease....

Weaving Wonders at GEDCO! What an inspiring effort! Most of the volunteers who came together to weave potholders for Govan’s Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) had never used a potholder loom before—or tried any kin…

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. Before sunrise: The truck arrived — and so did I....

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 fr…

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 country have contributed a stunning 1,084 handcrafted potholders…...

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 weaver…