Japanese Temari, A Colorful Spin on an Ancient Craft

Japanese Temari Journal Pages

 

Temari Stitches

You will be surprised at how few different stitches are used in Japanese temari.

Wraps

Spindle (stitch around 2 points)

Triangle (stitch around 3 points)

Square (stitch around 4 points)

5-point star

Trefoil

Kiku herringbone stitching

There are only a few others which are basically variations on these.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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