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Santa temari is more than just a simple pattern. Eleven pages of tips, diagrams and techniques on how to stitch this adorable Christmas ornament from start to finish. The pattern is written for the absolute beginner. If you have never made a temari ball, this pattern outlines the best way to make a rattle for inside the ball, wrap the ball, use a paper template pattern to stitch the red star, and complete the embroidery stitches for Santa's features and outfit. The pattern ends with how to make a simple hanger or a twisted cord hanger.
Note: this temari ball is NOT divided and marked with guidelines, making it easier than most.
$4.99 (11
full color pages) 
Buckles and Bands is another beginner temari pattern. 7 pages of full color directions teach you the best (and fastest!) way to make a round temari ball from scratch. Full instructions on marking a simple 4-division and stitching the design complete this pattern.
$3.99 (7
full color pages)
Mema is a Star was taught in a class in Louisville, Kentucky, at the EGA 50th anniversary gala in September 2008. This pattern is suitable for intermediate temari stitchers who are ready to tackle more advanced division and stitching. Directions for dividing the ball are very detailed with many tips and tricks given to make the process easy and accurate. Complete stitching directions include dozens of full color diagrams and photos. 17 full color pages.
Contents:
Step
1 - Make the ball
Mark
a simple 10-division
Mark
a combination 10-division
Step
2 - Outline the pentagons
Step
3 - Stitch green triangles
Step
4 - Stitch 5-petal kikus
Kiku
Herringbone Stitching
$8.99
(17 full color pages)
Martime Stars glow on a black background! This pattern is for the advanced beginner temari stitcher. 10 pages of full color photos and diagrams detail the step-by-step directions. Instruction is given on kiku herringbone and swirl stitching. A full page of circle guides of different sizes is included.
NOTE: This pattern does NOT include complete directions on how to make a temari ball and how to mark a combination 8-division. That information is available in Japanese Temari.
$3.99
(10 full color pages)