Here’s a gem from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS archives: How to make a spinning wheel with common items. This DIY spinning wheel uses an old bicycle wheel and a little bit of grit. One day Barbara ...

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.

These simple-looking spools are part of a larger tool – a spinning wheel – used to spin sheep, alpaca, rabbit and other natural fiber (more experienced folks can even spin dog and cat hair!) ...

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 ...