Temari: How to Make Japanese Thread Balls

by Diana Vandervoort

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.

Genres: Crafts

123 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 1992

Reviews

[Amy Qualls · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was disappointed with this book, not because of lack of instruction but because I wanted photos. This book's just a little too old to have photos all throughout the book, and the usability suffers. I wanted text descriptions of how to set up the temari balls, but photography of the process would have made it all MUCH simpler to understand. Beautiful subject, but I suspect there are books with more photography out there in the world that will give me the visual answers I want.

[Martine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book where I learned how to make temari! Though my techniques have long since been refined and influenced by the traditional techniques, this book is a good source for a beginner.