- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Breckling Press (11 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1933308125
- ISBN-13: 978-1933308128
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 23.1 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 692,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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How can something that looks so intricate be so simple to create? With nothing more than a needle and thread, this practical and entertaining volume shows readers how to make these incredible temari balls in dozens of colours and patterns. "Japanese Temari" features 26 stunning designs - each with step-by-step instructions to show you exactly what to do, as well as gorgeous full-colour photographs to inspire you. The designs are organised in a sequential order, allowing readers to fully master new skills before moving on to the next project. Simple, yet beautiful watercolour drawings, haiku poetry, and insights into Japan's artistic traditions make this volume a pleasure to dip in and out of when planning your next project.
About the Author
Barbara Suess is a member of the Japanese Temari Association, and a respected Temari designer and teacher.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful!
31 Dec 2007
Format:Paperback
I saw this book on display at my local library and checked it out on a whim. I wanted to renew it, but someone had a "hold" on it, so here I am at Amazon because I had to have my own copy! I had never seen or heard of Temari and now I am hooked. This book is beautiful and the intructions are clear enough for a complete beginner like me. The pages are durable and the book lays flat for easy access. I just finished my 7th ball and my sister and daughter made their own balls when they saw mine. I enthousiastically recommend this book, but prepare to be addicted.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A welcome, unusual, and thoroughly 'user friendly' addition
6 Aug 2007
Format:Paperback
The needlework art of Japanese handballs is a craft that goes back centuries. All that is required is a needle and a batch of colorful embroidery threads -- and Barbara Suess' profusely illustrated, step-by-step instruction manual "Japanese Temari: A Colorful Spin On An Ancient Craft". A consummate master of this distinctively Japanese needlecraft, Barbara shares the secrets to creating twenty-five different temari designs -- each one showcased with full color photography. These are needlecraft creations that are perfect 'carry-along projects' that result in appreciated gifts and lovely home-decor interior design accents with a unique Japanese flavor. From ball-prep basics, to simple designs that can be accomplished in a couple of hours, to complex and intricate designs that demonstrate a true mastery of this unusual needlecraft project, "Japanese Temari" is a welcome, unusual, and thoroughly 'user friendly' addition to personal and community library Needlecraft reference collections.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A Great Book!
1 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
This is a great book for the novice stitcher as well as the experienced one. Barb's directions are clear and easy to follow. Her sidebar comments about Temari are what set this book apart from the rest. Her passion for this art comes through with every word.
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