We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Rose Noel holds a drop spindle, a device that dates back to before the time of Christ, used for spinning yarn. The drop spindle was the forerunner of modern spinning wheels, many carved or homemade.
As part of the Harlem Library's regular Learn at the Library program, two local spinners recently did a demonstration of the ancient art of making yarn. Chris Thurman and Jeanni Powell set up their spinning wheels, showed examples of different yarns and their uses, explained some of the tools of the trade and demonstrated how yarn is made on two different types of spinning wheels. A freezing fog likely limited the audience turnout, but those who came to watch were impressed with the complexity of the process.
The spinning process
Chris Thurman, who is into all sorts of yarn related activities,...
