Author: Barbara B. Suess
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648371721
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 Originally made as playthings to delight children, temari balls later were crafted by ladies of the Imperial Court from the same silk threads used to weave elegant kimonos.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.
Temari Techniques
Author: Barbara B. Suess
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648371721
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 Originally made as playthings to delight children, temari balls later were crafted by ladies of the Imperial Court from the same silk threads used to weave elegant kimonos.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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648371721
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Temari
Author: Diana Vandervoort
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780971658721
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780971658721
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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.
The Temari Book
Author: Anna Diamond
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579902254
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579902254
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
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.
Japanese Temari
Author: Barbara B. Suess
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648371684
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648371684
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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!
The Craft of Temari
Author: Mary Wood
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780855326531
Category : Decorative balls
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780855326531
Category : Decorative balls
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Ribbonwork Embroidery
Author: Sophie Long
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785002538
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 534
Book Description
Ribbon embroidery is a simple, beautiful and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeenth century. This book brings it up to date with fresh instruction on floral classics, as well as stunning contemporary designs. With over 400 colour step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each stitch, Ribbonwork Embroidery demonstrates the speed and simplicity of ribbonwork, and explains how it can be combined with other techniques to add detail and depth to a piece of embroidery. Step-by-step photographs guide the reader through each stitch, and detailed instructions explain how ribbonwork can be combined with a range of other techniques. Help and advice is provided throughout on working with silk ribbons and projects demonstrate how to use the stitches in designs. There are ideas for creating using pieces and advice on displaying embroidery. Beautifully illustrated with 436 colour step-by-step photographs.
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785002538
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 534
Book Description
Ribbon embroidery is a simple, beautiful and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeenth century. This book brings it up to date with fresh instruction on floral classics, as well as stunning contemporary designs. With over 400 colour step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each stitch, Ribbonwork Embroidery demonstrates the speed and simplicity of ribbonwork, and explains how it can be combined with other techniques to add detail and depth to a piece of embroidery. Step-by-step photographs guide the reader through each stitch, and detailed instructions explain how ribbonwork can be combined with a range of other techniques. Help and advice is provided throughout on working with silk ribbons and projects demonstrate how to use the stitches in designs. There are ideas for creating using pieces and advice on displaying embroidery. Beautifully illustrated with 436 colour step-by-step photographs.
Temari Adventures
Author: Diana Vandervoort
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Incorporated
ISBN: 9784889960389
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Incorporated
ISBN: 9784889960389
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
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.
Crafting by Concepts
Author: sarah-marie belcastro
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1568814356
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
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.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1568814356
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
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.
Naruto: The Official Character Data Book
Author: Masashi Kishimoto
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421541259
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A ninja knows all! And now you can too! All the intel on who’s who in Naruto!! The Official Character Data Book has all you need to stay the expert on all things Naruto! Whether you’re catching up, brushing up, or just getting started with the goings-on in the ninja world, this handy, huge guide covers all the way to volume 43 of the best-selling manga! Inside these pages, you’ll find never-before-revealed data, secrets, and scandals involving your favorite (and your most-hated) shinobi. Plus, a new manga tale that you can’t find anywhere else.
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421541259
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A ninja knows all! And now you can too! All the intel on who’s who in Naruto!! The Official Character Data Book has all you need to stay the expert on all things Naruto! Whether you’re catching up, brushing up, or just getting started with the goings-on in the ninja world, this handy, huge guide covers all the way to volume 43 of the best-selling manga! Inside these pages, you’ll find never-before-revealed data, secrets, and scandals involving your favorite (and your most-hated) shinobi. Plus, a new manga tale that you can’t find anywhere else.
Japanese Kimekomi
Author: Barbara B. Suess
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933308210
Category : Decorative balls
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides step-by-step illustrations for creating Japanese kimekomi, or fabric handballs, including sixteen designs, photographs, illustrations, and templates.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933308210
Category : Decorative balls
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides step-by-step illustrations for creating Japanese kimekomi, or fabric handballs, including sixteen designs, photographs, illustrations, and templates.