Japanese Temari What's New?

Review of the new temari book from Japan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:24:51 -0400

It's here!

New JTA members pass their exams!

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:19:16 -0400

Congratulations!

New temari book from Japan

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:30:06 -0400

The new book from Japan contains our work!

Color with Kuler and DMC

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:38:30 -0400

Surefire way to develop a beautiful palette!

Temari Class Updates

Thu, 27 May 2010 08:28:39 -0400

Sunflower class is full. Please watch my website for the next online class.

Temari Class Updates

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:42:12 -0400

News on local classes, more Sunflower kits, and Save the Dates.

Tour to Japan

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:24:32 -0400

Here's an update from Glenna

New Online Class - Sunflowers

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:54:26 -0500

This highly requested class has made it to the top of my list. I hope you can join me!

Guide to Japanese Temari Books

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:14:45 -0500

Snowed in! I spent yesterday organizing my collection of temari books from Japan. They sure were in a mess! While I was at it, I decided to up the reviews and post them in a pdf that you can download. These are probably not ALL the temari books from Japan, just all the ones that I can get my hands on.

New local classes on the schedule

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:47:19 -0500

Back to teaching! A beginner's class in Chapel Hill and an ongoing monthly class in Raleigh. I hope you can join me.

How to make a base for stitching a napkin ring or a temari stand

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:38:58 -0500

Based on the technique used for making Japanese thimble rings....

Reflections of 2009

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:44:20 -0500

In the spirit of blogging, some thoughts on 2009...

Christmas Temari

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:05:28 -0500

Japanese Temari make wonderful ornaments for the season!

Temari Art

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:43:20 -0500

My artist statements are a bit cheesy but I love making temari as art objects!

More temari kits in my Etsy.com shop

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:59:47 -0500

I've printed a few patterns and packaged them with threads for stitching temari for the holidays. Or for purchase as a gift to the person in your life who would like to try out making temari. Enjoy!

The Story of the Arrow and the Turtle

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:42:09 -0400

Or How to Translate Mitsubane Kikkou Kagari for Temari

Japan Temari Association

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:20:03 -0400

I am honored to be a member of the Japan Temari Association. Please send me an email if you are interested in this organization.

Success....

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:44:28 -0400

To follow without halt, one aim; there is the secret of success. And success? What is it? I do not find it in the applause of the theatre; it lies rather in the satisfaction of accomplishment. ~ Anna Pavlova ~

Temari Art

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:20:20 -0400

The home craft of Japanese temari has evolved into an art form.

Only 6 kits left for Echo Star. Please sign up now!

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:59:10 -0400

One step up from Morning Glory, Echo Star teaches a simple 10 division and the star motif in time to make Christmas ornaments!

Deadline to sign up for Echo Star is October 11

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:54:29 -0400

One step up from Morning Glory, Echo Star teaches a simple 10 division and the star motif in time to make Christmas ornaments!

Another class with the Shining Needle Society - Echo Star

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:00:39 -0400

One step up from Morning Glory, Echo Star teaches a simple 10 division and the star motif in time to make Christmas ornaments!

Beginner Online Class - New session is open.

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:58:45 -0400

Did you miss the opportunity to take my beginner class in July? Sign up now for the permanent beginner group classroom.

NEW JTA Certification Classes

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:58:07 -0400

Challenge yourself! Join the Japan Temari Association and go for Levels 1 and 2.

Temari Classes Online

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:10:48 -0400

Would you like to suggest a class? Or get on my list for new classes? Please fill in the form on my class page.

Oh, happy day. It's a PASS!

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:53:55 -0400

Level 3, Shihan (Master/Teacher) Japan Temari Association

New temari for sale on etsy.com. SILK!!

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:19:51 -0400

I've discovered luscious, color rich, baby soft to the touch 100% silk. Gorgeous on a temari!

Facebook Fun

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:53:08 -0400

I wasn't too sure about Facebook. But then I saw where a friend of mine uploaded photos of her daughter's graduation. I wouldn't have seen them otherwise. Now, I'm hooked! Come join me?

Online Temari Class still open

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:50:13 -0400

I am ordering some more thread for kits for the beginner online temari class. We now have 127 students! Please join us for a fun group experience!

Deadline to sign up for Class

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:18:56 -0400

Reminder - sign up for "Morning Glory" temari class online by tomorrow, June 9!

Facebook

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 08:54:50 -0400

Want to connect on Facebook? It looks like a cool site to share some more personal pictures with internet friends. Will you stop by and be my friend?

Tucking Tools for Kimekomi

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 07:55:24 -0400

My supply of tucking tools is gone. Please visit Thimble Pleasures to purchase one of these handy tools for making kimekomi handballs.

New beginners class is open for sign up!

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:23:40 -0400

I am pleased to be working with the Shining Needle Society to present an online temari class just for beginners.

Article in Inspirations Magazine in the next issue!

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:13:20 -0400

Here is a preview of the next issue of Inspirations Magazine from Australia. I wrote an article for them on temari history and a pocket project.

Moved the whole shop to etsy.com

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:04:45 -0400

I have a bit more cleaning out to do and have moved everything I have for sale to etsy. It's such an easy place to visit. Please stop by!

One kit left for beginning temari class...................

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:28:17 -0400

This is your last chance to get a kit for Echo Star beginner temari class. It's an online class, and I am mailing kits this week.

Still stash busting1

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:20:43 -0400

Needles, threads, rulers, wrapped and marked temari, and kimekomi and temari for sale as I continue to clean up and clean out. Barb

Surfing for temari sites

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:11:15 -0400

Sadly, some of our favorite websites with photos of temari have disappeared. The good news is that some are active and adding new content.

Local Class April 4, 2009

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 08:11:16 -0500

This is a class for advanced beginners at The French Knot - two lovely flower temari. Please note there is homework to be done before coming!

Advanced Class Sign up deadline

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:25:09 -0500

Deadline to sign up for the next temari class online, Grandmother Star (advanced level), is extended to March 8. I hope you can join us.

Beginner Online Temari Class is ready for sign up.

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:20:41 -0500

I’ve had a tremendous response from stitchers wanting an online beginner class. Class is set up beginning April 23.Please come stitch with me!

Yahoo group for temari stitchers

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:31:58 -0500

Have you joined TemariChallenge? It's a fun place to learn.

TemariChallenge Gallery

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 15:05:47 -0500

Our group gallery has a new format. Enjoy!

Beginners' Online Temari Class

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:50:15 -0500

Are you interested in a class online for beginners? Please visit the class web page and let me know. I hope to organize one in a few months.

Grandmother Star Advanced Online Class

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:51:47 -0500

Online Grandmother Star Advanced Class. If you have looked at this class before and notice a fee increase, it is because I recalculated the kits to include shipping. Much easier for all of us! International customers - I will send you an invoice for the extra shipping. If you were in my advanced Mema Star class in Louisville, be sure to ask for the student discount.

Supplies for kimekomi handballs.

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:15:17 -0500

Our kimekomi book is taking off in sales thanks to the hard work of Anne Knudsen, our publisher at Breckling Press. If you are looking for the supplies to make kimekomi, check out these websites (links are on What's New page): Dylite Smoothfoam Balls sc_project=3553917; sc_invisible=1; sc_partition=39; sc_security="00635a62"; Dremel VersaTip Hot Knife Walnut Hollow makes several versions of their hot knife. It is carried at most major craft stores. Satin Cord for trim - we like the #1 lightweight size. The #2 size is also good. It is always best to make the ball first but tucking in all of your fabric, and then audition different trims to see what works best. Adhesivetech, A Fine Line Glue at Joann

Deadline this Thursday for class sign up

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 11:24:24 -0500

Don't miss the deadline to sign up for Blue Stars temari class online. It's this Thursday, January 8.

Second Online Temari Class (Advanced)

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:42:04 -0500

Grandmother Star Temari Sign up is open Beginning Thursday April 16, 2009. Sign up deadline is February 26, 2009.

Please join us!

Online Temari Class

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:39:51 -0500

"Blue Stars" online temari class now has 8 students spread over North America. It's looking like a great group. Please join use!

Temari Class Dates

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:21:07 -0500

Teaching at The French Knot in Raleigh, NC. Class dates are set for Jan. 31 and Feb 28, 2009. Seating limited as you know! Please contact Marlene ASAP. See "classes" page on japanesetemari.com

Shop for temari and kimekomi on Etsy.com

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:15:52 -0500

Shop is open on Etsy for temari, kimekomi and supplies. It's time to part with some of my babies :). Please have a look and go shopping!

First Online Temari Class

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:55:19 -0500

Sign up is open for the first online class taught through JapaneseTemari.com. Blue Stars temari is an intermediate level class which last 4 weeks. Begins February 5, 2009.

Labels for Japanese Temari books

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:51:51 -0500

Do you collect temari books from Japan? Here are some labels to help you quickly identify your books when they are on the book shelf.

Crazy embroidery on temari

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:13:17 -0500

I'm looking for a real challenge to help me develop and improve my temari stitching skills. Last year, when I saw the new lighted ball that was made to drop in Times Square in NYC, I realized it was really just a multicentered temari. Of course, the designers in NYC did not see it that way. Later, my husband (the chemist) explained that it was really only a version of a Bucky Ball. He brought a plastic puzzle Bucky ball home from work (DuPont)! For the first 6 months of 2008, I copied different versions of the light pattern from the Times Square ball and, VOILA!, the multicenters temari became so familiar to me that I stopped that challenge, satisfied that I'd accomplished my goal early. Now, it's hard for me to stop with a C10. I tend to subdivide further, feeling like the C10 pentagons are too big. Anyway, I absolutely love crazy quilting. And I absolutely love embroidery. And I absolutely love combining colors so they just pop and glow. And I absolutely love temari. So I think, for my own personal challenge for 2009, I will follow Sharon B's lead and set some sort of monthly goal. She always has a challenge for the year. You can follow along using her guidelines. It's not a pattern to copy exactly, just some ideas for the month. I am so inspired by Sharon's creativity. Have a look at her diamond squares (drool!). Are you interested? I hope so. In January, I'll post my ideas for the month and the resulting temari. Feel free at any time to brain storm with me and challenge yourself, too. The embroidery that I have done on a temari ball so far is just sad compared to what *could* be done. I won't be uploading step-by-step patterns, only inspiration and sample of what I've done. I hope you'll try it, too.

Nov 21 - Help me promote temari

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:13:58 -0500

It always amazes me how many people I meet have never seen or heard of the craft of Japanese temari. Will you help me spread the word? Temari and kimekomi handballs make very special gifts that are inexpensive to make. Yes, they take time and thought and talent, but everyone appreciates those things in a gift more than the price tag. Give a gift lovingly made by hand or give a copy of a beautiful book about the craft this year.
Please share the link to Japanesetemari.com on Digg, Del.icio.us, MySpace, Facebook, Reddit, Stumbleupon or whatever sharing space you use on the web. Look for the link on Japanesetemari.com home page that says "share."
Help spread the fun!
Thanks!

Nov 13 - Online Class

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:44:28 -0500

There have been a lot of requests for online temari classes. We'll start with an intermediate C10 early in 2009.

Nov 8 - Temari Online Class

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 15:21:59 -0500

Are you interested in taking a temari class online? It's in the works for early 2009! Please help by giving us some feedback in the form.

Nov 7 - Temari patterns now available

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:24:19 -0500

Three patterns are now available for sale on the site. These are more than just patterns. Each page is packed with tips and techniques to make beautiful temari in the easiest and fastest way possible. Full color instructions include many diagrams and photos. Purchase with PayPal and delivery is almost immediate through the PayLoadz system.

Second Printing for Temari Book

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:35:30 -0500

Japanese Temari, A Colorful Spin on an Ancient Craft has gone for a second printing and my publisher reports that sales are still steady. Good news for temari!
Please keep spreading the word about these embroidered handballs, especially around the holidays. Give them as gifts or give the book.

Nov 2 - Hoffman Fabric selects Japanese Kimekomi

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:30:22 -0500

I was thrilled to receive a letter from Hoffman fabrics saying that a kimekomi ball I made has juried into their trunk show to travel the US. Thanks, Hoffman! Photos are posted on my website. You can find the list of cities and dates on the Hoffman website.

Nov 1 - New feed added

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:21:39 -0500

Add this feed to your reader to get notified of new patterns, books, magazine articles and other goodies from Japanese Temari.