Spend any time researching spindle spinning or spinning in the middle ages/renaissance and you’ll come across the term ‘drop spindle.’ Spindle whorls found archaeologically are …
Charles Landelle (French,1821-1908) Young oriental woman with spindle Oil on canvas
An interpreter uses a drop spindle to spin wool while she cooks dinner in the small 1845 Fossebrekke cabin in the Norwegian area. Note the steep stairway in the upper left and also the small pigpen behind the interpreter. Knud Fossebrekke brought his young pigs into the cabin to protect them from wild animals.
By Betty Paepke
O Linho a ser enrolado numa meada a partir do fuso, na dobadoira. [registo feito durante o Linhal do Grupo Folclórico da Corredoura, em S.Torcato-Guimarães]
Images of 18th century spinners using spindles and distaffs to spin fibers.
The clothing styles of medieval Europe in the early Middle Ages (aka Dark Ages) did not change rapidly, and garments were plain but distinguished by fine fabrics.
This month the winners of the annual weaving competiton run by the CTTC (Centro de Textiles Tradicionales, Cusco) were announced and the weavers were awarded. Many pictures of the evaluation of the…
So, I’ve come to the decision to start what I’ve wanted to start for a while. Spinning. 1480 style. How am I going to learn this? Well, I’ll combine a little experimental archaeology wi…
Rare blankets on view in Fabric of the Land exhibit at UBC's Museum of Anthropology
About the Newsletter What is The Spinning Wheel Sleuth? The Spinning Wheel Sleuth is a small newsletter published four times a year in January, April, July, and October. Subscriptions cost $28 for …
Spindle chairs can be tricky to paint. I'm sharing my tips to get the best results as well as a video tutorial! ...
To paint, or not to paint.....wood. I think this will always be a debatable topic but the bottom line comes down to personal taste. If its y...
Paint your staircase and stair spindles the easy way! I'm sharing my DIY tricks to save you time and money updating your staircase!
Check out how I turned my drab and dreary staircase into a beautiful and bright staircase. My entryway is much more inviting!
How To Prime Stair Spindles & Risers
Old spindles and unique uses. Could you wear an old spindle?
Update your home cheaply by painting a stair railing & oak banister for an easy staircase makeover idea. Our DIY guide will show you how!
Wood spindles cut from an old chair are painted with a chippy technique to age them and tied with a hand stamped tag and a homes...
How To Paint Spindles WITHOUT Brush Marks
How To Paint Spindles WITHOUT Brush Marks
One of our favourite Christmas decorations is our collection of spindle Santas. Each one was personally made for us by a talented local ...
Painting staircase spindles is easy when you use the right tools and paint. Check out these tips to help you get the job done professionally.
I love vintage ornaments but let's be real, they are hard to find and pricey when you do so why not make your own?!! I can't stop staring at them!!Materials:…
Spend any time researching spindle spinning or spinning in the middle ages/renaissance and you’ll come across the term ‘drop spindle.’ Spindle whorls found archaeologically are …
What to do with those cast-off spindles? Get your craft on & create adroable upcycled spindle butterflies. Customize them to your decor.
If you love creating new decor that is cheap and easy this project is for you! Grab an old spindle and some scrap wood and you'll be able to paint up this sign…
