The ball winder is my Nana's (Dad's Mom's) old ball winder. My Dad made this swift from these plans I found:
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They work very well together. Thanks!

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Gibbous loves yarn!

Gibbous's new "friend"

Well hello. . . . . . What's this on my leg. . . . . . A new friend!