Whorlsfor our spinning wheels we offer a wide spectrum of whorls to aid the handspinner in achieving the best spinning speed for the task at hand. Spindle company as the benchmark for quality and on time delivery in the decking components industry. Since 1988, our company has continued to grow producing better and easier to use products. The spindle is trongly twirled with the fingers of the right hand, and the whorl acting to balance the spindle and prolong the spin. History on november, 1925, miles frank yount struck oil at spindletop field in beaumont, texas. A spindle whorl is a disc or spherical object fitted onto the spindle to increase and maintain the speed of the spin. In order to provide a broader understanding of the earlier history and origins of both historic and precontact spindle. Swopping out a removable whorl for one of different weight lighter and lighter as the yarn stored increases from nothing to ounces 28 grams 84 grams or so, ending up at the higher weight with no whorl in use at all, as the yarn cop itself functions as the whorl. The spindle people corvette general motors new old stock.
A high speed bobbin is required for high speed and super high speed whorls when spinning in double driv. As she sets off to find patrick she i started this one by reading an advanced copy, but i finished it up via the audiobook version through the overdrive. The artist susan point initiated the use of the spindle whorl form in contemporary coast salish art. The weight of the whorl is what determines the speed and force of the spin, and so larger, heavier whorls are typically used for materials that have long fibers. An excellent history lesson of the coast salish people for readers of all ages. In neolithic times, the spindle whorls are made stone. Botany a radial arrangement of three or more petals, stamens, leaves, etc. The author also explores the more general issue of.
A functional analysis of northwest coast spindle whorls. Salish vision, susan point, 2002, carved and painted red cedar and copper whorl, 83. Based on burial data from 46 anglosaxon cemeteries, nick stoodley presents a much needed study of gender issues. Pocketbook, studies in mediterranean archaeology and literature, issn 02838494. The spindle, or rod, usually had a swelling on which the whorl was fitted. Whorlweighted spindles date back at least to neolithic times. The process could be speeded up by placing a weight or whorl over a stick or spindle to create momentum. History being a family owned small business, the matthews family has strived to establish the mr. These spindle whorls illustrate the range of materials used. Spinning, or the rolling of fibres between the fingers to produce a continuous lenth of yarn was known in neolithic times. Nov 25, 2019 spindle whorls are not necessary for making cords or threads, although they vastly improve the process, and they appear in the archaeological record during the neolithic period worldwide at various times the neolithic package including agriculture and other complexities appeared in different places at different times around the world. Specialty books native american related the spindle whorl. They are very similar in form despite the wide differences in date.
The grant secures a 5year programme during which we will prove our value in two ways. See more ideas about vikings, viking age and iron age. See more ideas about drop spindle, spinning yarn and hand spinning. A good walker, the babylonian astronomers observed, advanced one parasang in one hour. She travels the world getting ideas for her books with her husband, a petroleum engineer.
This form is based upon a traditional tool for spinning wool. Handmade drop spindles, top whorl, lightly finished. Your home is the largest single investment you will make in your lifetime. A spindle whorl is a disc or spherical object fitted onto the spindle to increase and maintain the. A remarkably vibrant novel that links friendship and native history across time. Excellent history of the people and place called spindletop. Medieval spindles hints on spinning and winding there are a few differences between medieval handspindles and the handspindles commonly available and commonly used today. This book covers every aspect of the lathe, including how to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to maintain and repair the machine, and basic techniques. It is often weighted at either the bottom, middle, or top, commonly by a disc or spherical object called a whorl, but many spindles exist that are not weighted by a whorl, but by thickening their shape towards the bottom, such as orenburg and french spindles. Woman spinning yarn at the coast salish village of musqueam. Spindle and whorl, earliest device for spinning fibres into thread or yarn. Affordable if youre just learning, suitable for teaching new spinners, handy for travel, or your goto spindle. The origin of the first wooden spindle is lost to history because the materials did not survive. Spindlewhorl article about spindlewhorl by the free.
In this region the spindle was replaced by the spinning wheel in the late middle ages. Introduction and spindle whorls in the archaeology collection of the royal b. Mar 01, 1996 carmen bredeson is the author of the spindletop gusher. Sep, 2012 the spindlers is the adventure of one girl named liza who is searching for her real brothers soul and she believes he has been replaced by evil spiderlike beings that suck out his soul. Medievalstyle spindles, as opposed to modern spindles, dont have the whorl attached permanently. Hannah and the spindle whorl, her first novel, grew out of her fascination with the history of british columbia, and especially its first nations people. The louet is available as top whorl spindle the whorl is near the top when spinning and a bottom whorl spindle. Whorls matchlessladybugsidekickflatiron loch ness spindle. In prehistoric textiles, elizabeth barber explains that in the excavation of the city of troy the sequence begins in the 7th millenium with a few flat. Top or bottom whorl refers to the location of the whorl, relative to the hook which your yarn will run through. Ghali, dean of the graduate school advisory committee chair, dr. An activity book ages 912 northwest coast indian discovery series.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We have high whorl spindles and low whorl spindles, and spindles with the whorl in the middle of the shaft. Perfect for fans of the authors other middle grade novels. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Very good read for those interested in the history of oil production and the companies involved in the state of texas. In a story set before the coming of the euroamericans in the 1700s, sulsuliya, a coast salish teenager, uses her spindle whorl to prepare yarn for her uncles.
Small spindle is lightweight and useful for smaller hands or for spinning lace weight yarns. Spindlewhorl definition of spindlewhorl by medical. Spindletop by james clark, michel t halbouty alibris. This lesson is intended to introduce students to the different variations of shapes and how they arranged and spaced to create pattern in coast salish art. In a story set before the coming of the euroamericans in the 1700 s sulsuliya a coast salish teenager uses her spindle whorl to prepare yarn for her uncles. The spinster lets the spindle fall to draw out the fibres while the whorl keeps it rotating to apply the necessary twist. The spindle whorl focuses on the art represented by the carvings on the whorl of a spindle a tool used in spinning wool.
Master spinner judith mackenzie opens her chamber of wonders to show her prized collection of antique spindle whorls in hand spindles. A story and activity book for ages 8 10 native american art activity book nan mcnutt, fernandes roger, susan point on. Content is the sole responsibility of the site maintainer 2015 spindleworks. Eager to find similar deposits, investors spent billions of dollars throughout the lone star state in search of oil and natural gas. The carved whorl was used specifically by the central coast salish peoples other tribes did not carve the whorls. An activity book ages 912 northwest coast indian discovery series mcnutt, nan, fernandes, roger, point, susan a. Here what we would have changed about the show, if we were the writers. The history of northwest coast weaving is a source of. By the end of the book, youll have the ability to build a turkish spindle, a high whorl spindle, a low whorl spindle, a cotton spindle and a navajo spindle. Winner of the 2011 silver medal, moonbeam childrens book awards. Understand the physics of spindles and learn about spinning history and spinning traditions from around the world. The spindle is financially made possible by a grant from the ministry of foreign affairs.
The disc on the spindle whorl was often carved or decorated. Carmen bredeson is the author of the spindletop gusher. They include steatite, baked clay, reused pottery fragments native and roman, bone and lead. The field, which had been dormant since the early 1900s, produced over 340,000 barrels of oil an acre per year, pumping in excess of 50 million barrels within 5 years. Completely revised and updated, the lathe book is the comprehensive guide to woodturning machinery, incorporating the many innovations in the lathe and its accessories.
Appears in 9 books from 18251978 page 97 miiller tells us that the babylonians divided the suns orbit or path into 24 parasangs, a parasang being equal to about four and onehalf miles. Evocative of alice in wonderland, this novel from new york times bestselling author lauren oliver is a bewitching story about the reaches of loyalty and the enduring power of hope. A study of form, function and decoration in prehistoric bronze age cyprus volume 149 of studies in mediterranean archaeology and literature. Spindleworks does not have any official connection to any reformed churches. In a story set before the coming of the euroamericans in the 1700s, su. Spindle whorls were hung at the end of wool, to act as a flywheel as it was spun into yarn using a spindle. A wisp of prepared wool was twisted around the spindle, which was then spun and allowed to drop. She spends a fair bit of time enjoying the natural beauty of vancouver island where she makes her home along with her husband, two sons and two dogs. A spindle is a straight spike usually made from wood used for spinning, twisting fibers such as wool, flax, hemp, cotton into yarn. Orders will be processed within 24 business hours of receipt, and an order confirmation with estimated ship date will be sent. Just one of the best howto books of any kind ive ever encountered.
The spindle whorl, her first novel, grew out of her fascination with the history of. Skepticism was rampant, not over the production which was estimated at 70,000 barrels a day, but the set belief that it was a freak that would soon exhaust itself probably a crevice, and no other wells could be. Buy corvette restoration parts and accessories from the spindle people a trusted online shop for corvette general motors new old stock products. Before the use of spinning wheels, spinning was carried out with a spindle and a whorl. Mind amongst the spindles is a selection of works from the lowell offering, a monthly periodical collecting contributed works of poetry and fiction by the female workers of the textile mills.
The whorl, acting like a flywheel adds momentum to the spindle. Whorls are made of stone, clay, wood, bone, shell and metal. Jan 15, 2006 the rope is coiled into a basket and is ready to be spun. The lowell mill girls, as the workers were known, were young women aged 1535. To choose the whorl please use product drop down menu above this text. Buy spindletop by james clark, michel t halbouty online at alibris. I work in the oil industry and enjoy reading about many of the names that continue to show in mineral land titles throughout texas. The one made by historical folk toys is the low whorl drop spindle with the whorl near the bottom of the spindle. By the bronze age we begin to see a mix of stone and baked clay whorls.
She has also written more than 50 nonfiction books for children on topics such as space, exploration, holidays, history and geology. Looking across the breakfast table one morning, twelveyearold liza feels dread wash. Im so glad i learnt to spin with this book, but also glad that even though i didnt buy it for the cultural history element, that she covered that side of things. Spindles were formed by the people using the tool or those in their family groups. The discovery of the spindletop oilfield had an almost incalculable effect on world history, as well as texas history. This book covers every aspect of the lathe, including how to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to maintain and repair the. The cheap fuel they found helped to revolutionize american transportation and industry. Today now more than ever, homeowners are looking for ways to increase their homes value while minimizing the added cost. Oseberg spindle and whorl recreation, advantages of the removable whorl. No other book gives you such valuable information on the essential turning tool.
This research focuses on spindle whorls as functional objects. A filament is drawn from the end of the roll and wound around the spindle, inside the groove. Spindlewhorl definition of spindlewhorl by medical dictionary. Mind amongst the spindles by charles knight loyal books. A lead whorl on the pas database lind92a22 is dated by its runic inscription to the first half of the 11th century.
Spindle whorls are not necessary for making cords or threads, although they vastly improve the process, and they appear in the archaeological record during the neolithic period worldwide at various times the neolithic package including agriculture and other complexities appeared in different places at different times around the world. The base of the spindle often rests on the floor or upon some solid object but this is not essential. This is a draft list of books books for suggested reading along with my editorial comments regarding each one. The spindle whorl native american art activity book by nan. Students will be introduced to the works of art created by modern coast salish artists through the salish weave collection. The spindletop discovery was cabled across the atlantic and attracted attention of oil men and scientists in all parts of the world. For ages the whorls have been made of many different materials. Some types of local materials have been also used, such as chalk, limestone, mudstone, sandstone, slate, and soapstone.
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