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Temari Adventures: Fun and Easy Japanese Thread and Quilt Balls [Paperback]

Diana Vandervoort (Author, Illustrator)
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Book Description

December 7, 1998
Temari, kaleidoscopic, multicolored thread balls, were originally children's toys in ancient Japanese society. This simple craft has since developed into the exquisite art form found in Temari Adventures. Nine delightful new designs, instructions for quick and easy thread and ribbon balls for beginners, and the gorgeous tradition of fabric decorated balls create fabulous quilted effects. The patterns and techniques in Temari Adventures provide a base for infinite variations of color and design.

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About the Author

Diana Vandervoort is the bestselling author of Temari: How to Make Japanese Thread Balls, Temari Traditions and Temari Treasures. A student of Eiko Hatamiya of Temari Guild of Japan, Vandervoort has studied temari since 1983. Graduate of UCSB, and art teacher, Diana's gift for clarity of illustration and instruction makes her books favorites of temari enthusiasts the world over.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 124 pages
  • Publisher: Japan Publications Trading Company; 3 edition (December 7, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 4889960384
  • ISBN-13: 978-4889960389
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars Different applications of Temari, October 23, 1999
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This fourth book by Diana Vandervoort contains some new applications of the craft, using ribbons, trims, fabric, etc., to offer some very easy results for the newcomer, and variations for the more experienced even if they do stray somewhat from traditional Temari embroidery. There are embroidered projects as well... if you were looking though to expand into some more difficult designs, it's a bit short.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great ideas!, March 13, 1999
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this is a wonderful book - I had not heard of this type of crafting earlier, and the women at the local fabric shops looked at me a little funny when I told them what I was buyng all the colored ribbons, threads, charms and such for, but this is a really neat artform!

it also is every bit as easy as claimed. My very first ball turned out well. I'm off to collect the earlier Temari books now. :)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A new twist in Temari!, January 5, 1999
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Those of you who own Diana Vandervoorts' other books will be delighted to add this to your collection! This book features some unique and new designs for the English-speaking temari enthusiasts. Even if you don't speak English, she has provided plenty of step-by-step illustrations. I really enjoy the new aspect she has introduced with ribbons and fabric. Now I know what to do with all the silk kimono reminants I have! This is a book I will enjoy for some time to come.
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First Sentence:
These patterns have been designed specifically as Quick and Easy versions of Temari thread balls. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
metallic machine embroidery thread, marking thread, wrap number, thread wrap, mark thread, mark pin, thread your needle, metallic ribbon, fabric circles, cotton floss, paper tabs, inch ribbon, corner stitch, sewing thread, inch ball, turn the ball, mark line
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Pole, South Pole, Keeper Pins, Teal Blue, Pearl Cotton, Royal Blue, Crystal Treasures, Mill Hill, Frosty Rays, Rainbow Gallery, Glass Treasures, Rhode Island Textiles, Hologram Ribbon, Navy Blue, Row Silver, Yarn Darner, Sliver Metallic, Black Orchid, Ribbon Ball, Right Over Left, Row of Gold, Caron Collection, Lattice Metallic, Orange Section, Quilt Ball
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