If you are not familiar with TEMARI balls then you are in for a treat today.  I was very surprised at the recent EAC seminar when I was presented with one of Verna’s beautiful temari balls as a gift.  She had made it especially for me using Colour Complements threads.  Verna specializes in temari balls and she will now be starting her 200^th ball!  Yes, 200!  She tells me she needs to really think about the design for this special ball.

o, the pattern above is “Rose Garden” designed by Barbara Seuss.  Verna used size 8 perle cotton to complete this temari.

TEMARI 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. 

You can find more of Verna’s temari balls HERE.

Thank you Marilyn for delivering my lovely surprise and thank you to Barbara for the design.  Thank you to Verna for another beauty.  I have added it to my temari jar!

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Colour #29

Colour #127

Colour #19 – substitute a solid bold yellow similar to DMC #307

She added some bling with some beads and a very fine gold thread.

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.

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Verna used size 8 perle cotton available in the SHOP

Colour #4

Colour #18

Colour #19 – sold out – a solid bold yellow would work.

Colour #22

Colour #127

Colour #134

Colour #166

Colour #194

Temari are Japanese thread balls meaning “hand ball” in Japanese.  They are a folk art form originating in China and later introduced to Japan, 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, check out Barbara Seuss’ website at

Thank you Verna.

On a personal note, please stay safe to all my US east coast customers.

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TEMARI today.  I have mentioned many times before that Verna, a fellow Canadian loves creating Temari balls.  Verna opted a beautiful black metallic background which I feel really enhances the colours.  The pattern is “Guardian Star” by Barbara Seuss.

Verna used three colours of perle cotton

Colour #41

Colour #134

Colour #1

She added some bling with some gold beads and a very fine gold thread.  Visit the SHOP.

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.  Have a great weekend and back on Monday.

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Verna used size 8 perle cotton in Colour #4 which is a blend of various values of orange.

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.

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Verna used size 8 perle cotton in the following colours

Colour #28
Colour #134

Colour #19 was also used which was a bold yellow has been discontinued but any solid yellow would work.

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.  It looks great in my collection and I LOVE this pattern:)!

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Verna used size 8 perle cotton in the following colours

Colour #1

Colour #134

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.

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A gorgeous TEMARI ball to add to my growing collection.  I have mentioned before that Verna, a fellow Canadian loves creating Temari balls.  I LOVE the background she chose for this ball in a lovely blue with hints of metallic.  The pattern is Jasmine by Barbara Seuss.

Verna used size 8 perle cotton in the following colours

Colour #32

Colour #4

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 Sueuss’ website.

Hopefully you just may be encouraged to try some Temari yourself.  GORGEOUS – thank you Verna.

Have a great weekend, back next week.

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A new TEMARI ball to add to my growing collection and it is a beauty.  I have mentioned before that Verna, a fellow Canadian loves creating Temari balls.  This is one of her original patterns and I am thrilled with the results.  This colour palette is enhanced by a gorgeous lime green background which I think really make the colours pop.  Brilliant choice Verna – FANTASTIC!

Verna used size 8 perle cotton in the following colours, one skein of each colour

Colour #26

Colour #29

Colour #30

Colour #187

Visit the SHOP for the above colours.

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.  This is one of my favourites – until the next one!!!

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A lovely TEMARI to share today.  This is a Christmas themed Temari created by one of my customers, Becky.

TEMARI are Japanese thread balls meaning “hand ball” in Japanese.  They are a folk art form originating in China and later introduced to Japan.  Originally they were created as children’s toys using remnants of old kimonos to form the fall.  Today most use styrofoam.

Becky used one of my size 5 perle Trios, Colour #7 which is a lovely red to create her Temari.  This is her ORIGINAL design which she called Rose Noelle.  It is named for her granddaughter.  The holly leaves are woven and the berries are French knots.  She learned the technique during a challenge on the Temari challenge group.

Thank you for sharing this beauty Becky.  I have a feeling this will be a cherished creation for the future.

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