This beautiful example of "Temari" was given to me many years ago,
by a parent of a child in my class. She made two, one of them for me.
In considering it today, I decided to learn a bit more. You can do that too, right here.
Such a beautiful, intricate art.
You can learn to make them too, there are
books and videos for that!
I have to say, I would never have the patience for this!
If you do your own search, I'm sure you will be amazed at all of the gorgeous designs!
This all led to thoughts of number two.
The last of two ornaments I've got (that I can think of).
Most have been passed on to my children or close family friends. Many of the Hallmark ones were sold, when I was doing that on FB.
This one was given to me by a very dear friend. Isn't it pretty?
Here's some of the story:
Isn't that a fun story?
At about 1 inch big, mine is indeed bauble sized! The teeny star reminds me of the "folded star" potholder I made years ago, as a young wife, but I don't think I could work this tiny!
Today I enjoyed these stories and memories of days gone by.
May you enjoy your old stories.
May you make new ones.
May the season hold you in love.
xo
Photographs by NAE ©2020
