Temari: Beginner Set, One Step UpFor my August set of classes, I was teaching my standard beginner trio again: wrapped bands, interwoven spindles, and triwing. I had gotten a little bored of having them all look the same, though, …
Kreinik metallic ribbon makes a quick and easy temari!This merry-go-round design has such perfect symmetry. Stitch up and down around the ball, crossing over the equator between stitches. Quick ...
Free Temari Workbook of Divisions and MarkingsAs I've worked my way through the certification process of the Japan Temari Association, I realized that while I have access to lots...
Temari - starting an 8 point star patternHey, I'll bet you thought we were all done with measuring and pins, right? Not quite. To recap: we've wrapped a core, measured and pinned it, then placed the guide lines. In this next series of photos, we will start working on an 8 point star (kiku) pattern from two centres - the North and South poles. For this you'll need to choose at least 2 colours (I'm using three) of thread, plus a contrasting metallic thread. For the coloured thread, cotton perle is recommended, but you can also use…
How to Make TemariJapanese mothers write down a wish for their child on a piece of paper, put it in the center, and then give it to the child.
Trying TemariIt’s true. Temari is addicting. I haven’t discovered yet if it is addicting as a craft – I don’t know, for example, whether or not I’ll be desperate to start another one once I finish my first attempt, because I haven’t finished my first attempt yet – but I do know that, in the process ...
How to Make a Temari Ball (with Pictures)Temari balls are a traditional Japanese toy/decoration given for good luck in the new year. You can make your own in approximately 20 minutes with simple materials. Obtain the things you'll need.
Japanese BallLizzie Montgomery on Instagram: "My favourite maker of Japanese temari balls is Eiko Araki, who stitches these incredible traditional balls using cottons coloured with local natural pigments. I am fascinated by the maths required to get these designs accurate! Eiko and her studio are helping to keep the world's ancient craft traditions alive! Follow her at @eiko_araki ! . . . #japaneseheritage #japanesecrafts #temari #temariballs #needlecraft #japanesetradition #needlework #geometric…
Oliver Twist TemariOliver Twist Temari by Barbara Seuss is an elegant handball using the Japanese art of Temari.
How to Make a Temari Ball (with Pictures)Temari balls are a traditional Japanese toy/decoration given for good luck in the new year. You can make your own in approximately 20 minutes with simple materials. Obtain the things you'll need.