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Temari: How to Make Japanese Thread Balls

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I have found this book a wonderful apprenticeship to the art of Temari. It was as easy to follow as listening to her explain and demonstrate the techniques right there, first hand! The pictures are perfect, the directions are clear and idiot proof, and the results...all but guaranteed! Anyone who receives one of the fruits of your laybor will be amazed at the apparent intricacy of the design, and assume you have done the impossible in its creation--but, you will know it was not anywhere as difficult as it looks! This book will make you, too, look like a pro! Excellent first book, as well as a springboard for the creation of your own improvisations.

I first was introduced to temari while channel surfing, and stumbling onto the Carol Duval show on HG network when Diana Vandervoort was demonstrating her craft. I could not wait to get my hands on her book and try it for myself-mostly because I could not believe something so elegant and complex could be so easy to do! This turned out to be one of the easiest crafts I have ever tried, and I have tried my hand at A LOT of things. The photos are truly inspiring, and the instructions are some of the easiest to understand and follow. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book, and new patterns.

As far as I can tell, I own every Japanese and English book on Temari currently being published. This is the book I recommend to beginners who want to learn this wonderful craft. It would also be good for someone who knows a moderate amount already, as it has some advanced skills.

I first became aware of Temari when I saw some balls on display by a lady offering lessons on how to make them. The lessons were $65.00. I decided to check Amazon.com before I gave up learning it on my own. I ordered this book and was thrilled with the results. The instructions are very easy to follow with lots of drawings showing exactly what to do. I was successful on my first try and I am delighted with my new hobby. I have just ordered a second book by Diana Vandervoort and can't wait to get it. By the way, the balls that I had seen on display were all from this book.

"Temari: How to Make Japanese Thread Balls" by Diana Vandervoort

I have been a craft person for more years than I care to think about. I have tried almost every kind of craft there is and this book is the best!! I do not think I have ever used a book which is as well written as this one. I first saw Diana on a television craft show and I fell in love with the Temari balls. I knew I had to learn the technique. I purchased her book and started on page one and proceeded to "work" my way thru the pages. I have made every one of the designs, following her wonderful directions, and they have all turned out beautifully. It is as if Diana is sitting next to me each step of the way. She leaves nothing out. If you can read you can follow her directions. The step-by-step directions are accompanied by clear drawings which follow along with the text. The color pictures in this book are inspiring and lovely. Thank you Diana for writing this book. As my thank you, I have just purchased your other books.

This is an excellent guide to help you create beautiful, and fun-to-do, Temari balls. Simple and easy to follow intructions are given.

This is indeed a book that has your turning out Temari with no stress... fully diagrammed with clear verbal instructions take you through the process with great results. Basic patterns are covered. Probably the best first/beginner book for Americans, it leaves you hungry for more... like the next two books by Vandervoort, and/or the Wood book.

This is an excellent introduction to temari! The instructions are clear, as are the diagrams. I found it remarkably easy to follow the author's instructions. The little thread balls look like they should have taken forever to make, even the simple ones--but they don't. Can't wait to read the other books in the series.

This is an excellent book for beginners. It has beautiful patterns that increase in complexity. It would help if the steps were numbered, but I was still able to follow the instructions.

I love Temari balls. If you want to learn this fascinating craft - you will find this book very helpful.