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Fat, striped, sweet, or grumpy, this book offers 380 embroidery stitch patterns for cat lovers. Each of the 15 themed pattern sets offers a variety of designs that range from simple to complex and includes photos of the finished patterns, a stitch guide, and full-size templates. From kitty corners and borders to classic felines and festive holiday cats,
Cat Lady Embroidery has
a cat to embroider for every occasion. With an overview of tools and materials, instructions on getting started, a thread conversion chart, and a
step-by-step review of the 15 basic embroidery stitches used, this book is perfect for embroiderers of
all skill levels. Created by a group of amazingly talented artists, this collection contains a variety of different embroidery styles, so there are
folk art–inspired cats,
cartoon-style cats,
trendy cat-themed patches, and
realistic pet portrait-style motifs. There’s even a
project inspiration gallery showcasing wonderful ways to use these motifs—maybe you’ll be inspired to embroider a cat peeking out from a shirt pocket or smiling up at you from a pair of slippers.
Inspire your inner cat lady with these and more original designs:
- Breed-specific feline faces
- Stretching, sleeping, hiding, eating, and playing cats
- Mummy, vampire, and witch cats for Halloween
- Santa, reindeer, and angel cats for Christmas
- Sailor, baker, musician, and other dressed-up cats
- Cat alphabets in three different styles
- Cats with plants and flowers
Fun designs and
clear instructions make this book a must have for any cat-loving embroidery enthusiast's library.
About the author
Applemints, a publisher based in Tokyo, Japan, is well known for their craft titles.
Summary
Cat Lady Embroidery offers 380 embroidery patterns in a variety of styles featuring all types of cats doing all kinds of adorable things.
