Japanese Temari Newsletter
November 10, 2008
Dear temari stitching friends,
Temari Classes Online - Are you interested in taking a temari class online? It is in the works for 2009! Please help by giving us some feedback in the form.
John C. Campbell Folk School Class Beginning January 4, 2009, in Brasstown, North Carolina. Sign up now for a very special week long temari retreat at a gorgeous location in the mountains of North Carolina, theJohn Campbell Folk School. Deadline to sign up is December 1, 2009. This class will be cancelled unless we get at least 3 people to come. If you are thinking about it, please do not miss the deadline!
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. NO SHIPPING FEE. You print the pattern at home.
Second Printing 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 temari as gifts or give the book.
Hoffman Honor 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.
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Happy stitching,
Barb Suess
Caution: Stitching temari can be highly addictive!