All in a whorl – A selective annotated bibliography of resources for hand-spindle spinners

Abstract

This annotated bibliography lists resources on hand-spindles and spinning that are largely available through public library services. Hand-spindles have not been the focus of a previous annotated bibliography. The resources contained will be of interest to hand-spindle spinners of any skill level, in addition to casual researchers looking at historical textile-making practices. The 76 annotated resources are in several formats: books, magazine articles, and audio-visual material. The appended keyword index enhances the usability of this bibliography glossary, and the glossary provides explanations for the important terminology.