Spinning and Spinning Wheels

"Spinning as a craft is enjoying a revival, but to many it is a skill which has an aura of its own. This album traces the development of the spinning wheel. The author explains the principles of spinning, the development of the spindle, the wool wheel and the flax wheel.

The ..."Spinning as a craft is enjoying a revival, but to many it is a skill which has an aura of its own. This album traces the development of the spinning wheel. The author explains the principles of spinning, the development of the spindle, the wool wheel and the flax wheel.

The mechanics and variations of the U-flyer system are also discussed. The album includes a survey European and North American wheels, both for wool and flax spinning, which are respresentative of surviving examples. The tools for the preparation of wool and flax are illustrated as well as other spinster's accessories as the niddy-noddy and click reel.

Although not written as a 'how-to' book, this album provides a background to the craft and tools of the craftsmen. It will delight and interest any reader"--Page 4 of cover.