Abstract: The method and apparatus are disclosed for winding ribbon or yarn around rows of upstanding spindles spaced a desired distance apart. The ribbon or yarn is wound around the spindles in a desired pattern of loops and secured between the spaced rows of spindles by typing with a wire.One of the rows of spindles is moved toward the other to slacken the loops, the wire is further tightened if necessary and the winding is removed to produce a uniform, multi-looped bow of ribbon and/or yarn.Extender spindles are also provided which mount adjacent the above spindles and extend the effective height thereof for winding additional rows of ribbon or yarn and/or wider ribbon.