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Summary: Good source of ideas
Review: I have two Temari ball books; one by Diane V (for beginners) and this one. Some of the instructions are hard to follow; sometimes I looked at the pictures and guessed about what to do. There isn't a lot of detail about how to start or end a thread, how many wraps to make, when to change colors, etc. And a couple patterns seem to be missing steps. But if you've learned to make Temari balls already, this book has beautiful, inspiring designs. One comment on her technique is that she has you start with a polystyrene ball and cover it with thread (without a batting layer or a yarn layer). This is a very slow way to start! And I think the batting layer and thread layer help anchor the knots in the balls making the finished product more secure.
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Summary: Just beginning Temari
Review: I think Anna's book is the best one out today. She shows so much originality and has wonderful new applications of old designs. Her explanations are a bit difficult because they are different from all the other teachers, but I think it's much easier once you catch on to her terminology. For example, an "8 complex" in other books becomes a "6 centers" in Anna's. I followed her directions on 5 balls and had no trouble at all - the directions were extremely accurate. Beginners should start at the beginning and work their way back - rather than just flipping through the book and picking one they like. The complexity increases as you go through the various sections. Her's is the only book I open now! Congrats Anna - you've done a wonderful job!
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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I was completely new to temari when I found this book in the bookstore, and I fell in love in an instant! I have worked a number of the patterns, both simple and complex, and have had no problems at all. I especially like that there is such a variety of patterns to choose from, some other books out there will only give you less than 10 patterns per book.I would absolutely recomend it!
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Summary: Pass on this one
Review: No one should buy this book - especially a beginner. I learned the hard way. There are much better books on the subject. Pass on this one and save your money.
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Summary: Pass on this one
Review: not so gorgeous instructions, as other reviewers have pointed out. and why come with a new terminology? so that other authors' books seem more difficult? also, using her inch-based measurements, rather than propotion-based, means having to use only the size ball she uses. the photos are usually very good, but some of the balls have been stitched with no thought for color contrast in photos. as examples of color schemes, some are wonderful--but hardly show the details of pattern. this is definitely not a book for the average beginner. an experienced embroiderer in crewel or silk will recognize the herringbone stitch and that will help explain the construction method, but for others, the instructions do indeed leave a lot to be desired. the designs, however, are wonderful, stunning, gorgeous, and make this book worth owning.
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Summary: gorgeous designs
Review: not so gorgeous instructions, as other reviewers have pointed out. and why come with a new terminology? so that other authors' books seem more difficult? also, using her inch-based measurements, rather than propotion-based, means having to use only the size ball she uses. the photos are usually very good, but some of the balls have been stitched with no thought for color contrast in photos. as examples of color schemes, some are wonderful--but hardly show the details of pattern. this is definitely not a book for the average beginner. an experienced embroiderer in crewel or silk will recognize the herringbone stitch and that will help explain the construction method, but for others, the instructions do indeed leave a lot to be desired. the designs, however, are wonderful, stunning, gorgeous, and make this book worth owning.
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