In reply to cosymakes.

An electric winder! Now there's a thought! I was trying to convince DH to construct me something like a cross between a skein winder and a spinning wheel, so I could just treadle to turn it. So far, he has not been sufficiently intrigued by my brilliant idea to try to build it...

We should get together soon! You've been on my mind lately -- haven't seen you in ages and was wondering how you were. :)