When Sanders founded the group in 2016, she wasn't expecting it to attract 25 women. It began with three people. Then with the help of weekly Facebook posts on the group Covered with Love Lexington Ga, it expanded.
Leading all the crocheters is a time-consuming job. It requires answering phone calls, organizing meetings, supporting members and planning events like the annual taco party on Cinco de Mayo. She volunteers time and money. Everything is donated; they don’t receive any help from the church, and when they have to buy something, the group votes on it.
“I’m still overwhelmed with the response that has come and how much it has grown,” Sanders said. “It sometimes surprises me.”