Japanese Temari

Japanese Temari
A Colorful Spin on an Ancient Craft
by Barbara B. Suess

Paperback, 9" x 9"
136 pages

With nothing more than a needle and thread, temari expert Barb Suess introduces beautiful temari balls that are easy to stitch on the go. The bright colors and intricate designs make traditional Japanese temari balls a treat for the eyes. Half of the 25 designs in Japanese Temari can be completed in less than two hours each. Each sequential section introduces a new stitching technique, building a temari repertoire from beginner to temari master.

- 25 beautifully embroidered temari designs
- Step-by-step directions and easy-to-follow color drawings
- A "ball prep" primer
- At-a-glance stitch guides for right- and left-handed stitchers
- An illustrated glossary, plus a guide for temari teacher