It's a Temari Ball. The pattern comes from the book "Omiage" by Kumiko Sudo. I go on about the book quite a lot here
I've used one of my favourite fabrics, a Japanese print with tiny gold details (you can see it up there on my banner) plus some good old fashioned polka dots and stripes.
It's about the size of a grapefuit. People use them decoratively, as a childs' toy (minus the little flowers though methinks!) as a pincushion... It's entirely up to you!
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Wow, what a delicious pincushion/toy/decoration! Those colours look beautiful and so does your stitching.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I'd love to make one of these, but don't know if I would have the patience.
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It's beautiful - you are very talented! x
ReplyDeletewow it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a gorgeous ball. Did I mention that I currently have the ugliest pin cushion in the world? I'm willing to send photos as proof.
ReplyDeleteI'm extremely guilty of using my couch as a pincushion on a daily basis! My poor family.
ReplyDeletePretty!! Clever!! Technically proficient!! A tick in all the boxes!!
ReplyDeleteI love your temari ball, its stunning. I'd keep it for myself there's no way it would be getting kicked around.
ReplyDeleteThe ball is beautiful. I love your choice of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteSo clever, I'd never have the patience to make anything like this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful temari ball - my mum once made some but much smaller and she used them as Christmas decorations. x
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