Japanese Kimekomi

Fast, Fun, and Fabulous Fabric Handballs

Barbara B. Suess, Kathleen M. Hewitt

• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• eBook ISBN:
  9781648372834
• Year: 2022

The fun and easy Japanese craft of Kimekomi (pronounced kee-may-ko-mee)—the making of decorative fabric balls—dates back to the early 1700s with the making of cloth-covered wooden dolls. Today it has evolved into the artful covering of balls with cloth and ribbon and cord. In Japanese Kimekomi: Fast, Fun, and Fabulous Fabric Handballs authors Barbara Suess and Kathleen Hewitt have collected 16 colorful designs that are fun and easy to make. The book includes step-by-step drawings and color photos, full-size cutting templates, and easy-to-follow directions. The art requires no sewing skills, just some fabric, styrofoam balls, and a couple of hours. Begin with making simple but beautiful handballs and progress with the authors to creating new, unique designs. Nothing could be more charming as a gift, Christmas or Easter ornament, or party tokens.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Preface
• Kimekomi Basics
• Reflections
• Picture Window
• Mosaic
• Hydrangea
• Wrapped Bands
• Queens' Cup
• Primroses
• Starry Path
• Carolina Favorite
• Hearts and Diamonds
• Shasta Daisy
• Mariner's Compass
• Sunflower
• Seashells
• Sun Goddess
• Easter Eggs
• Ball Games!
• Templates
• Resources
• Backcover