Drucilla also sent this along, a Bavarian supported spindle. It's about fifteen inches long & 3/4 inches at the widest part. I spent an evening with youtube videos, determined to figure it out. There was that excitement of learning something new, and now there's the obsession of doing this new thing. I love the flicking of the fingers that sends it twirling, like the spinning of a top. Another fabulous feature is that you can do it anywhere- couch, chair, car (passenger seat, of course, or maybe long stop lights). Thanks, Dru!