How Do You Make A Dreamcatcher?
Long ago, in the ancient world of the Ojibwe Nation, all tribes were located on Turtle Island. Eventually, they dispersed, to fulfill a prophecy. However, Asibikaashi (Spider Woman) found it difficult to journey to care for her children and grandchildren. Thus, her daughters began weaving these magical webs for their children. The hole, at the center, allows for good dreams to pass through, while bawedjigewin (bad dreams) are filtered out. • Gather your hoop and supplies. • Wrap the suede evenly around the entire ring. Wrap it either eight or sixteen times, depending upon your preference. Glue the ends to the hoop. Secure them with a clothespin until the glue dries. • Make the web. Tie the nylon string to the suede. Make eight knots evenly dispersed around the ring. Keep the thread taunt between knots. • Make a second row. Place each knot “between” the knots of the previous row. • Continue in this manner until a small hole remains in the center. Tie a final double knot. • Add a tiny dr
