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Temari Treasures: Japanese Thread Balls and More Paperback – January 17, 2008

by Diana Vandervoort (Author, Illustrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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Temari: Japanese Thread Balls, lavish and exquisite, are stitcher on balls wrapped with the threads of 1000 years of tradition, transformed through time from a humble home craft to a revered art form. These Auspicious Gifts are now the formal and elegant symbols of love and joy and highest esteem. Glorious personal gifts, Soothing satisfying hours of absorbing fascination, Fresh, new ideas and techniques to invigorate conventional stitchery.
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    Japan Publications (USA)
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    January 17, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    7.25 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0870409832
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0870409837
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The centuries-old custom of making temari--Japanese thread balls--began as a way of making children's toys from recycled threads and evolved into formal embroidered works of art given for special celebrations. Learn how to make these beautiful thread-wrapped and embroidered spheres with the extensive instructions in this guide. A great deal more in the way of color illustrations would have helped to clarify some of the complex directions, but crafters already a bit familiar with the technique will find nine intricate designs to try, supplemented with many diagrams. --Amy Handy

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To complete a temari, like finishing a good book, is like losing a friend. But each sequel is like finding gold. It gets better and better! Come join our circle. --Bob Mauller, Retired Educator, Pasadena, CA

Here you have the opportunity learn... a most enjoyable and ancient idea from the Orient. It is a winner. A truly unique and dazzling craft.... An ancient star shines again. --Patricia Nimocks, Founder Society of Craft Designers

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Japan Publications (USA); 3rd edition (January 17, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0870409832
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0870409837
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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Three Doggies
5.0 out of 5 stars ARTS AND CRAFTS, TEMARI, JAPANESE CRAFTS
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
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EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND DIRECTIONS TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL TEMARI BALLS. YOU NEED SOME KNOWLEDGE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS AND NEEDLEWORK. PATIENCE IS A PLUS.
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Regina M. Hoepf
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me . . . .
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2012
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The only problem I have with books by this author is with her diagrams. Usually too many and often very confusing. Would prefer to see fewer but definitely clearer diagrams without swirls and whizzy bits that mean I have to spend too much time trying to work out what she wants me to do.
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Marilyn J Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Temari Treasures: Japanese Thread Balls and More
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
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Love the book. I have always been interested in Temari and the book explains how to make one very easily with explicit instruction. Give this transaction an A+
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Palmer Bloedow
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
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I purchased another, more expensive book but the details in this book are easier to follow and understand.
This is the best book for a beginner.
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Louise Coulter
5.0 out of 5 stars Temari
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013
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I am completely addicted to Temari. Started with one book, finished all in that and am moving on to others. Love it.
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ula salinas
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
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if you want to learn the art of temari. Diana is the author to go to
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C. Duprey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great books
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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Diana's books are wonderful! Instructions are easy to follow and you can easily make the Temari!!! You will love this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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PCJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2023
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Lovely product. I have been trying to get hold of this for a long time. Very happy
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Jean-Pierre Droz
5.0 out of 5 stars Pour se perfectionner dans l'art du Temari
Reviewed in France on August 18, 2014
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Excellent ouvrage (en anglais) qui vient compléter les connaissances et les idées pour ceux et celles qui ont déjà quelques connaissance de cet artisanat japonais. De longs moments pour les oirées d'hiver et des idées pour décorer le sapin de Noël ou étonner les amis.
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Mrs K Hodges
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2016
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Not as many photos as expected, so more difficult to follow directions
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Morgan
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2016
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very old and instructions are not easy to follow
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