"About a month ago I was talking to a Japanese woman who told me about the "Blessings" She said "my Grandmother makes those (temari) in Japan. She always puts a blessing in the ball under the wraps where it can't be found. The Japanese people believe that as you make a ball you are thinking good thoughts of the person who will receive it and because the blessing is silent it goes to Buddah (God). He keeps it in his heart. You as the recipient must look to Budah (God) for all blessings because you know not which one you are to receive." I thought it was a charming concept and have included a "Blessing" inside all of the Temari Balls I make."  From Karl in TN, USA