Download or read book Temari written by Diana Vandervoort and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Temari is a one-thousand-year-old craft from Japan - essentially stitchery on a sphere. Diana Vandervoort has collected simple patterns and broken them down into basic steps in English that are lavishly illustrated. Temari utilizes an almost magical measuring technique that guides the beginner in creating precision designs to produce this beautiful craft.
Download or read book Japanese Temari written by Barbara B. Suess and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Make Beautiful Japanese HandballsWith little more than a needle and colorful embroidery threads, Barbara Suess shows how to make beautiful Japanese temari-a folk craft dating back to the to the 12th century. Crafted from the same silk threads used to weave elegant kimonos, temari balls evolved from playthings for children to an exquisite art form that delights all ages. Traditional temari incorporates centuries-old beloved patterns embroidered onto a simple handball. In Japanese Temari, Barbara Suess shares the secrets of making temari balls passed down through generations. Showcased in beautiful color photographs are 24 designs, starting with a simple pattern that can be completed in an hour or less. For every design, color drawings show exactly what to do. Each design introduces a new level of skill, allowing you to build your temari repertoire as you work through the book. Made as gifts or as elegant home decorations, every temari completed will add light and delight to any decor. Suess has thoughtfully included inspirational watercolor drawings and haiku poetry that invite you further inside Japan's unique artistic traditions. Japanese Temari features: ? 24 beautifully embroidered temari designs ? Complete, 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 teachers Barbara Suess's Japanese Temari will give you hours of pleasure as you create objects of delight to have and to give!
Download or read book Temari Techniques written by Barbara B. Suess and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Make Exotic Japanese Embroidered Temari Balls The unique craft of creating embroidered balls began as a folk art in ancient Japan. Originally made as playthings to delight children, temari balls later were crafted by ladies of the Imperial Court from the same silk threads used to weave elegant kimonos. Over time, temari became a sophisticated art form in miniature, lovely representations of centuries-old patterns embroidered onto perfectly round handballs. Now it is your turn to experience this unique craft. Temari Techniques offers all you need to make beautiful Japanese temari balls, following patterns from simple to exquisitely sophisticated! Start by learning how to make a smooth, round base and add guidelines around which to shape the design. Progress to mastering stitching and embroidery techniques with hundreds of step-by-step drawings. Then learn how to layer threads to develop more elaborate patterns, color, and texture, creating dazzling designs where the threads overlap and interlock in amazingly intricate ways. Scattered throughout the book are dozens of patterns that can be used to advance and refine your skills. ? Beautiful photos of dozens of temari on display ? Hundreds of detailed drawings that demystify techniques ? Patterns that help practice skills and lay the groundwork for your own designs ? At-a-glance stitch guide for left-handed stitchers ? Illustrated visual reference to help you locate specific techniques quickly ? Lesson plan for temari teachers Temari Techniques is a great guide for beginners and introduces challenging designs for more advanced temari stitchers. Barbara Suess's beautiful presentation will inspire you to create your own exotic and playful works of art.
Download or read book The Temari Book written by Anna Diamond and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2001 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basic polystyrene ball wrapped in glittering threads of many colors. Whether a Christmas ornament, house-warming bauble, or a precious gift for a loved one, the unique Japanese art of temari can be a breathtaking dis-play of creativity. Seventy-five spectacular patterns will help you craft polystars, square crossings, hexagons, and overlapping triangles.
Download or read book Temari written by Margaret Ludlow and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Virtually unknown outside Japan until recently, Temari consists of a ball core covered with plain sewing thread and finished on the outside with brightly colored embroidery thread in geometric designs. Twenty-two illustrated step-by-step projects for finishing the outside complete the book....An excellent and beautifully illustrated guide and is highly recommended for all crafts collections.”—Library Journal.
Download or read book Temari Treasures written by Diana Vandervoort and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 1996 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers patterns and 382 diagrams for creating Japanese thread balls and tassels.
Download or read book The Craft of Temari written by Mary Wood and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Temari is the ancient Japanese art of stitching and wrapping threads on to the surface of a ball to create brilliantly-colored embroidered shapes. With more than 200 design ideas, Mary Wood shares her enthusiasm for this fascinating and unusual craft.
Download or read book Temari Adventures written by Diana Vandervoort and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are pleased to present a new title in this popular series from Diana Vandervoort. Temari -- kaleidoscopic, multicolored threadballs -- were originally children's toys in ancient Japanese society. This simple craft has since developed into the exquisite art form found in Temari Adventures. Temari Adventures offers nine delightful new designs, including a wondrous children's Christmas ball and instructions for "quick and easy" temari threadballs for beginners. And, for the first time, four projects are included uniting the temari craft with the gorgeous tradition of goten-mari -- using decorative fabrics pieced together to create spectacular quilt balls. Easy to follow, step-by-step directions are clearly illustrated throughout. The materials required are inexpensive and available in needlecraft stores throughout the United States and Canada. The patterns and techniques in Temari Adventures provide a base for infinite variations of color and designs.
Download or read book Japanese Kimekomi written by Barbara B. Suess and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step illustrations for creating Japanese kimekomi, or fabric handballs, including sixteen designs, photographs, illustrations, and templates.
Download or read book Crafting by Concepts written by sarah-marie belcastro and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-03-24 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the editors of the popular Making Mathematics with Needlework, this book presents projects that highlight the relationship between types of needlework and mathematics. Chapters start with accessible overviews presenting the interplay between mathematical concepts and craft expressions. Following sections explain the mathematics in more detail, and provide suggestions for classroom activities. Each chapter ends with specific crafting instructions. Types of needlework included are knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, quilting, temari balls, beading, tatting, and string art. Instructions are written as ordinary patterns, so the formatting and language will be familiar to crafters.
Download or read book Omiyage written by Kumiko Sudo and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Kumiko Sudo creates 45 exquisite handmade gifts in fabric, each with a flair that is uniquely Japanese. Easy-to-follow patterns, beautiful photographs, and colorful step-by-step drawings help the projects come together quickly--many in less than an hour. Whether they are created in kimono silks or in contemporary cottons, these tiny boxes, purses, decorative toys, incense pouches, and good luck charms all make delightful gifts.
Download or read book The Honjin Murders written by Seishi Yokomizo and published by Pushkin Vertigo. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Japan's greatest classic murder mysteries, introducing their best loved detective, translated into English for the first time In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi family. But amid the gossip over the approaching festivities, there is also a worrying rumour - it seems a sinister masked man has been asking questions around the village. Then, on the night of the wedding, the Ichiyanagi household are woken by a terrible scream, followed by the sound of eerie music. Death has come to Okamura, leaving no trace but a bloody samurai sword, thrust into the pristine snow outside the house. Soon, amateur detective Kosuke Kindaichi is on the scene to investigate what will become a legendary murder case, but can this scruffy sleuth solve a seemingly impossible crime?
Download or read book Japanese Temari written by Barbara B. Suess and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With little more than a needle and colorful embroidery threads, Barbara Suess shows how to make exotic Japanese temari balls-beautiful patterns woven over a simple ball. This is a age-old craft that has delighted generations!
Download or read book Temari Techniques written by Barbara B. Suess and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Make Exotic Japanese Embroidered Temari Balls The unique craft of creating embroidered balls began as a folk art in ancient Japan. Originally made as playthings to delight children, temari balls later were crafted by ladies of the Imperial Court from the same silk threads used to weave elegant kimonos. Over time, temari became a sophisticated art form in miniature, lovely representations of centuries-old patterns embroidered onto perfectly round handballs. Now it is your turn to experience this unique craft. Temari Techniques offers all you need to make beautiful Japanese temari balls, following patterns from simple to exquisitely sophisticated! Start by learning how to make a smooth, round base and add guidelines around which to shape the design. Progress to mastering stitching and embroidery techniques with hundreds of step-by-step drawings. Then learn how to layer threads to develop more elaborate patterns, color, and texture, creating dazzling designs where the threads overlap and interlock in amazingly intricate ways. Scattered throughout the book are dozens of patterns that can be used to advance and refine your skills. ? Beautiful photos of dozens of temari on display ? Hundreds of detailed drawings that demystify techniques ? Patterns that help practice skills and lay the groundwork for your own designs ? At-a-glance stitch guide for left-handed stitchers ? Illustrated visual reference to help you locate specific techniques quickly ? Lesson plan for temari teachers Temari Techniques is a great guide for beginners and introduces challenging designs for more advanced temari stitchers. Barbara Suess's beautiful presentation will inspire you to create your own exotic and playful works of art.
Download or read book Kyo Kara MAOH written by Temari Matsumoto and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yuri and the three brothers set out to rescue Yuri's impostor, who is supposedly in the country of Sverlera. Along the way, Yuri and Gwendal are separated from the rest, only to be arrested for being elopers! Have they been lured into a trap? Only an abandoned bride and the true imposter will tell! -- VIZ Media
Download or read book Cause of My Teacher written by Temari Matsumoto and published by Blu. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wagashi written by Kumiko Sudō and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patterns for 20 handcrafted projects, each an exquisite accessory and a tiny work of art, are provided in this step-by-step guide. The centerpiece of the handbook is a range of stunning fabric jewelry--necklaces, bracelets, and earrings--crafted from silks or cottons complemented by a colorful decorative cord that is woven or knotted into unique designs, called "kumihimo," Instructions are provided for several unusual craft techniques including Japanese knotwork, Delica beading, and fabric origami, each with color drawings and step-by-step directions. Projects are accompanied by color photographs evocative of contemporary Japanese style, and every chapter opens with a wonderful original watercolor by the author, as well as text providing reflections on Japanese life and art.
