Sharpen the bottom end of the shaft to a dull point using a pencil sharpener so that you can spin the spindle on a small bowl or a table top similar to a top, if you prefer it supported. The Leader Yarn You can now add the leader yarn, to begin the fiber on the spindle. You can use some yarn bought from your local store or a homemade one measuring around 12 to 14 inches in length. In order to save, they can always just buy some affordable drop spindles that can be found in most fiber sellers. Also, a homemade drop spindle can also be used with the help of two old compact discs and a piece of a half inch dowel rod that measures around twelve inches. Leave just an inch and one half on one of the ends and place a screw-in hook at the shorter end of the rod. The Salish people are usually found residing in the Northern part of the Fraser canyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, or in Aberdeen, Washington. 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. Weaving Back then, weaving was regarded as one of man s common activities in most pueblos. They proceeded with the weaving processes in the kiva, which is a ceremonial room. Actually, this ceremonial room is merely a cramped space that further inspired the invention of the upright loom. From cotton to wool When the Spaniards arrived with their Churro sheep back in the sixteenth century made them decide to use wool as their weaving material instead of the usual cotton. The goddess supposedly turned a boastful maiden into a spider after bragging about her excellent weaving skills. Weavers are widely regarded as artisans all throughout history and the world over, since their work led to the widespread availability of cloth and fabric for various uses. Other techniques are also used popularly to make items like mats, rugs and baskets. More on the Approach As soon as the fibers are already spun together for a foot or so, you can stop then take out the tie from the leader yarn found on the spindle hook. Tie the end of the leader yarn with the new homespun yarn that is still connected to the spindle. Wind the rest of the leader yarn and some of the new yarn onto the spindle shaft.