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Japanese Kimekomi: Fast, Fun, and Fabulous Fabric Handballs! Paperback – July 1, 2008

by Barbara B. Suess (Author), Kathleen M. Hewitt (Author)
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The elegant and easy Japanese craft of kimekomi—making fabric handballs—is presented in this collection of 15 bright and colorful designs. Featuring full-size cutting templates, each design is accompanied by color step-by-step drawings, sensational photos, and easy-to-follow text. Although each project requires additional materials—such as a Styrofoam ball, a variety of colored fabric scraps, glue, and pretty ribbons or cords for embellishment—the fun, simple process assures that the first ball will be complete in just a couple of hours. Once the basics have been covered, a special section on creating and customizing new designs will allow crafters to branch out on their own to create ornaments and gifts for all occasions.

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    8 x 0.34 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1933308214
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    978-1933308210
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Barbara B. Suess is the creator of Kiku Designs, an extensive online resource for temari enthusiasts that showcases her work. She teaches classes and writes patterns for creating Japanese-inspired jewelry and is the author of Japanese Temari. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kathleen M. Hewitt is a designer, pattern writer, and teacher specializing in Japanese handicrafts, including temari and kimekomi. She lives in Tacoma, Washington.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Breckling Press; UNABRIDGED VERSION edition (July 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933308214
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933308210
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.34 x 8 inches
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When I discovered Japanese temari embroidery, I knew I'd found THE needlecraft for me. Living in Yokohama, Japan, for four years in the late 1980s had a profound and lasting effect on me, and these embroidered balls with their symmetry and deep Asian symbolism touch my heart. In the summer of 2015, I was deeply honored to be recognized at the top level of certification, Kyoujyu (Professor, Level 4) by the Japan Temari Association, headquartered in Tokyo.

Each temari is a different combination of design elements - a puzzle to figure out and put together with thread. Wrapping the ball with thread and stitching the repetitive patterns are calming, soothing activities for me. I like to begin with an idea that I want to express - the joy of a spring flower, the power of swirling water, a cool night in the Appalachian Mountains or a Celtic knot pattern of interlocking geometrical shapes. Then I dive into boxes of threads to choose colors and textures. Stitch it out, give it a name, snap a photo and find a home for the temari.

Many excellent temari crafters don't do any other kind of needlework. If you've not had any experience with embroidery but are attracted to temari designs, don't hold back. Start with the easy patterns in Japanese Temari, A Colorful Spin on an Ancient Craft.

Caution: Stitching temari can be highly addictive!

Don't say I didn't warn you :)

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Customers find the book's instructions easy to follow, progressing from simple to difficult, and appreciate its beautiful photos and good patterns. The book is fun to read and produces fabulous fabric handballs, with one customer mentioning they were able to create nice Christmas ornaments.

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25 customers mention "Ease of use"23 positive2 negative

Customers find the book easy to use, with clear instructions that are perfect for beginners and quick to follow. One customer notes that the book progresses from simple to more complex techniques, while another mentions that patterns can be easily copied on a printer.

"Wonderful book. Easy straight forward instructions. Arrived in perfect condition" Read more

"...I was supprised to find a book. this one has detailed instructions and templates to use!" Read more

"...The book is very well written and instructions are easy to follow. The photos are beautiful and entice you into making all the balls...." Read more

"A simple way to make ornaments" Read more

14 customers mention "Design"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's designs, with beautiful photos and good patterns, and find it colorful.

"This book has wonderful pictures and wonderful descriptions. I have had so much fun making some of these designs." Read more

"...The photos are beautiful and entice you into making all the balls...." Read more

"...on as well, this newer craft provides other play:toys or display:objects of equal beauty for those whose love is fabric more than thread...." Read more

"...It has very easy instuctions and the patterns are very clear. I am new a this hobby and I am hooked on it." Read more

6 customers mention "Fun to read"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read.

"...What I would say is that they are fun and fabulous. The book is very well written and instructions are easy to follow...." Read more

"...Colorful and fun. I was able to get my grand daughter to do one and she is koooked as well." Read more

"Easy to follow, fun to do." Read more

"Japanese Kimekomi: Fast, Fun, and Fabulous Fabric Handballs! Service Excellent, like wise product. I am most satisfied...." Read more

4 customers mention "Fabric content"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the fabric content of these handballs.

"Japanese Kimekomi: Fast, Fun, and Fabulous Fabric Handballs! Service Excellent, like wise product. I am most satisfied...." Read more

"Japanese Kimekomi: Fast, Fun, and Fabulous Fabric Handballs! This is a beautiful book with clear instructions...." Read more

"Great instructional book for learning how to make these fabulous fabric balls. Easy to follow instructions and delightful results." Read more

"Japenese Kimekoni: Fun and fabulous fabric hanndballs..." Read more

4 customers mention "Sturdiness"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the book's sturdiness, noting that it arrives in excellent condition.

"...Arrived promptly, in excellent condition." Read more

"Book arrived in excellent condition. This particular publication on the art of Japanese Kimekomi is by far the best...." Read more

"...Delivered fast and in excellent condition. Barbara's books are always excellent resources." Read more

"Perfect Condition..." Read more

3 customers mention "Ornament quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the ornament quality of the book, with one mentioning they were able to produce nice Christmas ornaments.

"...The instructions are clear and I was able to produce some nice Christmas ornaments. Good results!" Read more

"very easy to follow instructions, beautiful ornaments" Read more

"New technique for Christmas ornaments..." Read more

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  • Bobbie Benson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kimekomi book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025
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    Wonderful book. Easy straight forward instructions. Arrived in perfect condition
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  • Jacqui T
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’m having so much fun
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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    This book has wonderful pictures and wonderful descriptions. I have had so much fun making some of these designs.
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    I’m having so much fun

    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
    This book has wonderful pictures and wonderful descriptions. I have had so much fun making some of these designs.
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  • ccChisatou
    5.0 out of 5 stars perfect beginners guide
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
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    Wanted to learn a new craft. A friend suggested Kimekomi. I was supprised to find a book. this one has detailed instructions and templates to use!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    perfect beginners guide

    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
    Wanted to learn a new craft. A friend suggested Kimekomi. I was supprised to find a book. this one has detailed instructions and templates to use!
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  • rv rumbles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabric handballs
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2011
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    I don't know if I'd say they were fast to make. What I would say is that they are fun and fabulous. The book is very well written and instructions are easy to follow. The photos are beautiful and entice you into making all the balls. It takes a little dexterity to get everything just right; the outcome is worth the effort. Buying the Dremel styrofoam cutter was well worth the cost.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars it is exactly what is needed
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
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    A simple way to make ornaments
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  • Erin Penn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Anyone need a new hobby?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
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    A quick how-to make quilt-balls without any sewing. In the Temari family, which Ms. Suess writes on as well, this newer craft provides other play:toys or display:objects of equal beauty for those whose love is fabric more than thread.

    This is a beginner book starting with Styrofoam balls where one etches or groves in the pattern the fabric "quilt" will be applied. The only downside of the book, losing it one star, is the etching and attaching is given half of a single page. I would have like to seen how to cut with an exacto-knife and how to melt groves with another tool. Also having a page devoted to tucking in the fabric pieces - techniques and tools - would have been helpful as this is a beginner book.

    Other than techniques which can be picked up in minutes by any regular crafter being slightly less than I would have lacked, the rest of the book is a beautiful presentation of dozens of quilt balls. Quick to create, easy to learn the basics, great patterns to use. The perfect crafting book.
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  • Cheri
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great find!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
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    I had been looking for this out of print book. Arrived promptly, in excellent condition.
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  • Dianne Shuker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Japenese Kimekoni: Fun and fabulous fabric hanndballs
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2011
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    I am really thrilled with this book.It has very easy instuctions and the patterns are very clear. I am new a this hobby and I am hooked on it.
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  • guadalupe flores
    5.0 out of 5 stars como dice el título, fabuloso.
    Reviewed in Spain on March 14, 2014
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    Recomiendo ampliamente el libro, no es difícil de entender y los materiales se encuentran acá.Sólo resta practicar lo que aparece en él.
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  • PattiM51
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2018
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    Aqesome book and in excellent shape
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  • QmVv95
    5.0 out of 5 stars great photography and a great inspiration
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2015
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    This book is a winner - clear step by step instructions, great photography and a great inspiration. It has opened up a whole new craft for me and is completely addictive. Highly recommend.
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  • M ANN
    5.0 out of 5 stars modèles expliqués pas à pas, livre en anglais
    Reviewed in France on October 5, 2019
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    Livre en anglais d'occasion en bon état. Des modèles expliqués "pas à pas" de difficulté croissante. Parfait pour se lancer dans la décoration de magnifiques balles de polystyrène.
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  • Lynne B. Swanson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2013
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    As this was the only book which appears to be available on this craft I purchased it. It is really worth the money and has simple, easy to follow instructions on how to create these beautiful balls. Since receiving this book I have embarked on many patterns successfully from the book and at present I am making. Heist as gifts for friends and family which will last them years Thank-you so much.
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