Honduras Update: August 2026
Our family recently returned to Honduras, and as always, this trip was filled with a little bit of everything.
We spent time in the Bordo visiting many of our Makers, catching up with women we've known for years, and checking in on how they're doing. These visits are one of the most important parts of what we do because they give us the opportunity to sit down together, listen, and better understand what each family is experiencing.
This trip wasn't just about quilts.
One of our priorities was checking on building materials that had recently been delivered. We wanted to make sure everything arrived where it was supposed to and see the progress that had been made. We also talked through a variety of needs our Makers are currently facing. Every family is different, so those conversations looked different from home to home. Some centered around housing, others around education, and some around medical needs.
After spending time in the city, we traveled into more rural areas to visit additional Makers who live farther from the Bordo. Those visits often take a little more time, but they're just as important.
Along the way, we also picked up practical items that our Makers needed right away. It's currently one of the hottest times of the year in Honduras, so we purchased fans to help make sewing a little more comfortable. We also delivered tables, chairs, and other supplies that will be put to good use as quilts continue to be sewn.
One of the highlights of this trip was bringing our two youngest daughters with us.
Since school in Honduras runs from February through November, many of our Makers' children were in class while we were visiting. Over the weekend, though, we had the chance to spend time with many of them. Beforehand, we took our girls shopping and let them choose toys to bring. We intentionally bought those toys from local businesses in Honduras so we could support the local economy before delivering them to the children.
Watching our daughters hand out those toys was a moment I'll always remember.
Every trip to Honduras is rewarding, but it's also bittersweet.
The Bordo is a place we care deeply about, but it's also a place where many families face difficult circumstances every day. There are parts of the community that can be dangerous, especially on Sundays, and seeing those realities firsthand is never easy. It's a reminder of both the challenges our Makers face and the strength they show as they continue caring for their families and creating beautiful quilts.
As I write this, we're finishing up our visit and continuing to travel to meet with Makers who live outside the city. Every conversation, every home we visit, and every mile we travel reminds me why these trips matter so much.
Thank you for supporting One Common Thread. Because of you, we're able to continue building relationships with our Makers, checking in on their families, and standing beside them year after year.
