These tools were used to spin thread from the Iron Age and into the 17 century when the spinning wheel became more common ... from the Iron Age and the Middle Ages. Although the exact original ...

A favorite winter pastime is still enjoyed by many today -- the art of the spinning wheel. Yarn or fiber is spun using the winding technique, as it is converted onto a spindle or bobbin.

Opinions expressed are those of the author. ­When making clothes before the 19th century, one important tool was the spinning wheel. The spinning wheel helped improve the task of turning fabric ...