One of the worst things about sewing is finding out that your bobbin — that’s the smaller spool that works together with the needle and the larger spool to make a complete stitch — ran out of thread ...

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Antique fiber tools are fascinating, but sometimes tricky to identify! I take a deep dive into one mysterious piece to discover whether it’s a flax wheel or a bobbin winder—and uncover some historical ...