Saxony wheels were used for flax, wool or cotton. In conjunction with a group of weavers, an elaborate spinning room was able to produce various fibers. Before the wheel, however, a simple spindle ...

Check out this DIY spinning wheel project made out of unexpected yet common materials. Ever wondered how to make a spinning wheel? ... It’s a slow-but-simple way to spin wool.

The spinning wheel’s exact origins are unclear, but it is widely believed to have been invented in India between 500 and 1000 A.D., with other theories suggesting earlier origins in ancient ...

The Brown County Historical Society invites the public to experience “From Sheep to Clothing” at the Historic Kiesling House in downtown New Ulm. Heritage spinner Jo Ann Huss will demonstrate the ...

(PHOTO BY GEORGE NORKUS) Diana Golembiewski uses a spinning wheel to make yarn from wool sheared from sheep at the Wolcott Mill Historic Center on March 30.