You should feel very confident and comfortable in your spinning position as you work. The treadle should be quiet, and the bobbins easy to manage. You can upgrade some types of spinning wheels as you progress in your work and skills. You can also purchase a whorl or fast flyer for high speed spinning. About the Wheel A spinning wheel is described as a device used to spin yarn or thread using synthetic or natural fibers. The earliest clear images of the spinning wheel originated in Baghdad in 1237, Europe 1280 and China 1270. The spinning wheels may already have been in use in China and the Islamic world during the eleventh century. The warp threads will go lengthways of the cloth piece, while the weft will run across from one side to the next. Cloth is woven on a loom. The loom is a material that holds the warp threads together while the threads are woven through it. Weft means "that which is woven", which is a old English term. Twining and braiding methods also helped the early human beings make mats that cover the floors of ancient homes that ultimately keep them warm against the harsh cold outside. Exterior coverings of ancient shelters were also created via weaving methods, so humans stayed safe from harsh weather and wild animals because of weaving techniques. There is an open end and then twisting and wrapping of the yarn as it is drawn out from the rotor cup. Using the Hands A spinner that turns a crank for flywheel via the hands function to power the hand-powered wheel types. The mechanical engine type uses and presses pedals. The floor charkha or tabletop charkha is one of the most common and oldest kinds of wheels. Weaved blankets were distributed among those who attended the potlatch ceremonies as an indication of wealth. Whoever donated the blankets gained prestige, and thus, earns an increase in the social status. Whenever the supply needs to be increased, the blankets are only cut in lots of pieces so that more attendants can be accommodated with a gift.