Temari: How to Make Japanese Thread Balls (Paperback)

by Diana Vandervoort (Author, Illustrator) "WHY: By wrapping the ball with three layers of material; batting over the styrofoam, yarn over the batting layer, and thread over the yarn layer,..." (more)
Key Phrases: gold marking thread, outer thread wrap, tiny tack stitch, Pearl Cotton (more...)

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Product Description
Number one bestselling Temari beginner instruction book in English reveals Japan's superb tradition of stitchery on a ball. Inexpensive, easy-to-find materials produce exquisite patterns. An endless spectrum of colors and designs allow limitless possibilities. It is Elegantly Simple and Simply Elegant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 123 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications (USA); Eleventh edition (September 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087040881X
• ISBN-13: 978-0870408816
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #143,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to the Art of Temari, November 15, 1999

By A Customer

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.

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Beginners Book!, April 23, 2000

By A Customer

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.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to teach yourself this craft, February 3, 2000

By A Customer

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.