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We are no longer accepting thread for The Thread Project: One World, One Cloth. The Participation Page is now only a record to show how tens of thousands of threads were gathered over the span of 4 ½ years.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to acknowledge the receipt of individual threads. However, it is recognized that there could be no World Cloth without your contribution of thread. Please know that your thread is a very important addition and will be tied and woven with deep gratitude.
Length
While there can be exceptions, the suggested length for each thread is between 12 to 72 inches.
Type
Variety adds to both the beauty and diversity of the World Cloths. If providing thread for groups, offer a variety of fibers and color choices. The more variety in fibers (for example providing different colored ribbons, metallic threads, and 5/2 or heavier cotton threads) creates a wonderful visual effect. Some of the fibers chosen have been:
| Embroidery Floss |
Lace |
5/2 + Thread |
Metallic Thread |
| Material (1" wide) |
Ribbon |
Natural Yarns |
Kite Tails |
| Weaving Thread |
String |
Braided Grass |
Shoe Strings |
| Home-spun threads |
Hemp |
Twine |
Fishing line |
Special threads
Any and all threads are welcome. However, instead of sending a generic thread, you may want to select a thread that carries special meaning. Ribbons from baby booties, wedding bibles, wedding pillows, stuffed animals, and christening gowns already have been tied on. You may wish to send a particular piece of lace or twine. Some have cut an inch-wide strip from a special article of cloth or clothing. Family, friends and couples have joined or braided threads together as one. If you would like to read about some of the special threads people have tied on, see Story Threads.
Include a “story”
If you have a special story about your thread which you would like to share, you are invited to include a printed or typed paragraph about your thread. While only a few stories can be posted on the web site, many will be kept in a project notebook. For certain, each and every story will be read with great care and deep interest.
Include name of group
If your group, class, school, congregation or business is sending a number of threads, include the name of your group and, if you wish, a printed or typed paragraph about your group to be added to the project notebook.
Tying the Knot
If sending a number of threads, it is important to knot the threads so they can be woven, without coming untied. Tie each thread end to end. Tie the knots as if there were only one thread (similar to how a knot is tied after a thread is threaded through a needle). The two pieces can be tested. The harder you pull them apart, the tighter the knot should become. As each thread is tied, one long strand forms that has many “fuzzy tails.” Don’t worry about the tails. The fuzzier, the better--they add character. After tying the threads together, end to end, they may be wound into a ball and mailed.
Mail your threads to:
The Thread Project
P.O. Box 488
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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