YAKIMA, Wash. -- At 94, Wallace Van Eaton can still spin a good yarn. In all senses. Yes, he can tell a great anecdote. Better than that, he can actually spin wool into yarn. Best of all, he makes the ...

Here’s a gem from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS archives: How to make a spinning wheel with common items. This DIY spinning wheel uses an old bicycle wheel and a little bit of grit. One day Barbara–that’s my ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. This is a spinning wheel that is often called a Saxony wheel by collectors and by enthusiasts who still use such a device to spin fiber into ...

The sheep are losing their winter wool, and you’re invited to the shearing! Chester County Park’s annual Sheep & Wool Day will be held Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Springton Manor Farm ...

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