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The Red Thread bracelet

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The Red Thread bracelet
Swap Coordinator:threesweetpeas (contact)
Swap categories:
Number of people in swap:25
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:March 20, 2010
Date items must be sent by:April 21, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

this is an international swap*

make 1 RED THREAD bracelet and send to 1 partner....

i saw these wish bracelets online and thought about the Red Thread.....it is a symbol in many cultures actually that represents the hereditory passing or oral passing down of magickal/spiritual practices...from woman to woman...for those male witches in our group i will amend it to say, from witch to witch:)

to put in VERY borad/loose terms...

so i thought in cleebration of our green witch sister/brotherhood, we could make a similar beacelet for each other....

*it must be on a red thread, and have one charm or special bead...on the card you will attach it to must be a witchy sentiment of some sort.this can be a poem, a quote, or simply a blessed be!

to keep the swap simple so everyone can join, please it is only for 1 bead or charm.....on some type of thread or embroidery floss, etc....please DO NOT make a fancy bracelet ...unless you send it as an extra......

questions, comments??

Discussion

threesweetpeas 03/ 8/2010 #

red thread is also worn to ward off the evil eye! double good idea i say!!!

threesweetpeas 03/ 8/2010 #

a forum post on "red thread" on traditional witchcraft website, just opinions but still interesting reads,

what does the red thread mean to you???

http://www.traditionalwitchcraft.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=565

PhoenixLM 03/ 8/2010 #

I would like more information on how to do this, so that it is more clear of what you are expecting in my mind thread is very easily broken

twobluecrows 03/ 8/2010 #

The idea of the red "thread" is a symbol--and the physical representation is usually more of a cord--when threads are plaited or 'spun' into cord, they are stronger. Embroidery floss, used with all sis strands are the next best thing, but not as strong as a cord. You can make a cord by taking 3.5-times your desired length of floss, yarn, string, etc, and braiding it in three parts, or about 2.5 times the desired length and making "rope" of it by clamping it down at one end and spinning the other end while keeping it tightly stretched, when it begins to 'buckle' or make little twisty knots where it can't twist anymore without doubling up, you grasp the center and fold the twisting end back to the clamped end and let it wind around itself. If you've got plenty of your original length, you can do it again and get an even thicker twisted cord. Some people do it ritually with three folds, or some other meaningful number. Imbolc is a traditional day to do thread magic rituals and makings for some paths. Some women take a thread from their cords to create a new one for a new 'sister' who is not blood related, to make the connection ritually.

threesweetpeas 03/ 9/2010 #

thanks twobluecrows for that excellent tutorial on making cord,

my idea was simple, you can use embroidery floss, simply braided into 1 starnd, but really its as simple as using 1 strand or maybe some wool yarn,

its not meant to be sturdy or strong to last a lifetime but a symbolic goft from one witch to another:))

of course if you want to make yours stronger then its a lovely thing to do,

again i was aiming for something simple that all of our group members can do if they want to join in a group swap.and it requires little money and little crafting skills:)) afterall its the thought that counts!

hope that helps,

blessed be!

threesweetpeas 03/ 9/2010 #

and yes, the "thread" is more symbolic, a simple strand of cotton thread wil break all too easily....but a strand of wool yarn perhaps will go quite a bit longer:)))

it need not have a clasp, simply to tie it on is also the idea:))

smokeyquartz1980 03/ 9/2010 #

Would a length of 1/8" red ribbon work?

threesweetpeas 03/ 9/2010 #

sure, i dont see why not!!!

threesweetpeas 03/15/2010 #

i am really happy to see so many of us turning out to swap!!!

unity thru diversity!!!!

yaayy!!!!!!!

threesweetpeas 03/19/2010 #

just another little note on the hindu practice of wearing the red thread...

A "Kalava" is the sacred Hindu thread also called 'mauli' in hindi. It is worn while performing Hindu rituals like Yajna or Puja. It is tied by a priest on the wrists of all the people attending the prayer ceremony. Kalava is tied on right hand of males and unmarried females, and on left hand of married females. Sometimes it has small yellow parts in between the mostly red string. It sometimes has knots which are tied up while reciting Sanskrit mantras to invoke God and is worn to ward off evil from the person who wears this red thread.

if you find anything pertaining to the red thread please post it here:))) i will also copy and paste for the forum:)))

one last thing, since almost everyone is turning out for this swap, ANYONE FLAKEING OUT will be automatically banned forever from the group, unless of course someone is seriously in a life crisis of some sort, but because you are committing to such an easy swap, please comminucate if there is a problem, if you make no effort to communicate then you WILL be dropped,

sorry but its like that.

everyone should get their bracelet, itas more than just a swap! its a gesture of goodwill among our pagan sisters and brothers/group members...

thats how i see it anyway:))

blessed be!!

threesweetpeas 03/19/2010 #

ps, i cant type or spell check obviously, thanks for dealing with my dyslexia!

threesweetpeas 03/21/2010 #

ok everybody, go for it!!!

twobluecrows 03/21/2010 #

Here's a Jewish reference to the red thread bracelet


"An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break."

....An Ancient Chinese Belief http://www.borninmommysheart.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=009&DEPT=1129344077

and another Chinese site about it

and another and another


Here's a site with lots of perspectives

debbiesp 03/22/2010 #

Thanks for posting the links. Now I've got more ideas :D

Nimue 05/ 2/2010 #

I haven't heard from my partner, debbiesp, and I have just PMed her and left a comment. I hope to hear from her and I hope that nothing bad has happened but it looks like that she hasn't been on since April 18th. And its been 11days since the mail deadline. I hope this does not turn into me being flaked, but it might. :(

Nimue 05/ 2/2010 #

Partner has contacted me and says its on it's way. :)

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