Some particular patterns and combinations of different colors were originally limited to specific clans or societies only, while others were widely used by the general population. The patterns that were produced through fingerweaving methods were oftentimes chosen for various designs for leg bands, belts, capes, dresses, pants, sashes, gun straps, and even shirts. The early people may have discovered the technique and enhanced it by observing how birds make nests, how spiders make webs and how beavers make dams. All these natural activities involved the interlacing of different materials like vines or twigs. Humans then learned how to catch fish and trap forest creatures. The Ideal Drop Spindle The drop spindle weight will rely on the kind of yarn you need to spin, like heavy spindle or heavy yarn. A drop spindle weighing more than 4 ounces, or similar to a medium-sized apple may be too heavy for regular use. The 1/2 ounce drop spindle weighs about the same as a walnut. The Pueblo rebellion There was a rebellion back in 1680, and it intensely had great influences on how the local Indians lived their lives. However, weaving still continued to evolve with a lot more designs. It was around this time that the plain tapestry technique started to be quite famous. Other patterns that were popularly used were diagonal twills, herringbone, and diamond. The new designs have been highly influenced by the availability of mechanical looms. People need both talent and time if they want to master the art. The activity is also highly considered as a boutique craft. You can get supplies and expert information from local fabric and sewing stores. You can also visit different web sites online and talk to other master weavers in online forums. Spinning jenny copycats After some time James Hargreaves decided to apply for a patent on his invention, the spinning jenny, in July of 1770. Sadly, around this time, a lot of spinners located in Lancashire were already spinning using prototypes of his machine. He decided to take some legal action against these copycats.