Coeur d'Alene woman's potholder collection is filled with history, joy
Ginger Wright, 83, shows off the collection of holiday potholders with which she decorates her Coeur d'Alene home every Christmas. She is pictured with some of her collection Friday afternoon.
DEVIN WEEKS/Press
Ginger Wright holds one of the festively crafted potholders in her Christmas collection. Overall, the retired Coeur d'Alene teacher has at least 500 potholders. "Every season, for every reason," she said.
DEVIN WEEKS/Press
Ginger Wright demonstrates how some potholders are made to hold hot pot handles Friday afternoon in her festively decorated dining room.
DEVIN WEEKS/Press
A handmade vintage potholder depicting girls with swinging skirts is one of the many unique items in Ginger Wright's potholder collection.
DEVIN WEEKS/Press
A crocheted potholder with grapes made of cork-stuffed bottlecaps is one of the many creative pieces in Ginger Wright's extensive potholder collection.
DEVIN WEEKS/Press
COEUR d'ALENE — Watching Ginger Wright go through her collection of at least 500 potholders is as much fun as watching little ones open presents Christmas morning.
"Look at this one, isn't it fun?" she said while going through storage tubs in her basement Friday afternoon.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
