By now you are all aware that I adore TEMARI. I have always admired it. Several years ago I came across Verna who is a fellow Canadian who loves creating them. Verna was kind enough to agree to create another ten Temari balls to add to my existing collection. This is the third add to my collection. The pattern is Guardian Star by Barbara Seuss.
Verna used size 8 perle cotton in the following colours
Colour #1
Colour #41
If you are not familiar with Temari they are Japanese thread balls meaning “hand ball” in Japanese. They are a folk art form originating in China and later introduced to Japan. They were originally created as children’s toys. Historically remnants of old kimonos were used as wadding to form the ball. Today many use styrofoam balls and wrap these with a base of thread. Designs are embroidered to the core base often in geometric patterns.
If it interests you to read more about Temari or attempt some yourself, you may like to check out Barbara Seuss’ website
Thank you Verna.
