Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Artist_Cat Rocketship craft revival in the United

craft revival in the United States

gardens and wildlife is inspirational

She had some prior experience with pottery and wanted to further develop her skills

Light dances off of these sun-catchers with such a unique sparkle and projects shapes onto the surrounding surfaces

The animal can withdraw completely into its shell and close the opening with a leathery hood formed from two specially folded tentacles

Temari Ball by Geri Eitter Artist_Cat Rocketship craft revival in the UnitedThis ball was created by Geri Eitter of Dubuque, Iowa. Size: approximately 2. 75 in diameter. I sew Temari ()balls, which are a traditional Japanese needle art form that symbolizes love, friendship and loyalty. Their vibrant colors and complex patterns express wishes for a joyful life. Traditionally, Japanese women would save the silk remnants when sewing their kimonos. They would wrap a special message inside the scraps, which were formed into a ball