EAST MEETS WEST: The Temari of Sharon Thieman

From --- “A thousand year old craft from Japan, Temari is traditionally given as a gift. From humble beginnings as simple toy balls for children’s play, Temari create a magnetic effect on viewers today. As a spectacular decorating focal point, the puzzle of the design is mesmerizing. The concept is elegantly simple, the end result is simply elegant! Temari opens up a whole new range of territory for stitchers to explore. Stitches can go in any direction because of the random wrapped thread