Homespun cloth was a source of pride for many Lexington County families in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Often, the spinning and weaving of this cloth was done in a building called a “loom room” that was separated from the main house.

Before 1820, most clothing was made from linen as flax was grown heavily in what is now Lexington County.

After 1820 and later, cotton and wool became dominant.

Flax spinning was done on small Saxony wheels while cotton and wool were spun on larger wheels, sometime called walking wheels.