Before modern machines and technology, a tool called a spinning wheel was used to make make yarn. Watch one of our docents describe the process. See the process for yourself in our museum lobby on most Wednesdays (Weaving Wednesdays 🧶) from 10 a.m. to noon. | North Carolina Museum of History

Getting to the plying part of spinning is always so satisfying, because you get to see the final yarn take shape as the singles spin together. I’ve always loved the magic of spinning and introducing others to the process. Since I’m not able to teach at as many in-person fiber festivals right now, I’ve put together an online class to share the same techniques with you at home! In this reel, I’m showing how to ply yarn on a drop spindle—a simple but beautiful step that pulls your work together. An