As I begin the making of a shawl.. I first go to Creator and pray for the wisdom and love needed to create this shawl. After selecting a piece of Gaberdine Material ( traditional and I love the way it hangs) I begin by praying as I square the material to a 60 inch piece of material (60 inches by 60 inches). I like this size shawl... as I am tall... if shorter you may want to measure by standing with your arms out stretched.. and have some one measure from wrist to wrist.... Then use that measurement plus one inch to square your fabric.
From the scrap of left over material... I always.. cut a few 3 inch by 3 inch... or larger squares.. and make prayer ties.. with Tobacco... before I go on with the making of the shawl. I then gift one of the bundles to the receiver of the shawl... and I also keep one.. in my own medicine bundle.
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