Cat lady embroidery : 380 ways to stitch a cat.
Material type:
TextLanguage: English Original language: Japanese Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Creative Publishing International, an imprint of the Quarto Group, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: 119 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781589239647
- 1589239644
- 380 ways to stitch a cat
- Three hundred and eighty ways to stitch a cat
- Three hundred eighty ways to stitch a cat
- Neko-darake shinshu 380. English
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Main Library | NonFiction | 746.44 N418 | Available | 33111009251253 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.In English, translated from the Japanese.
"Originally published in Japanese language by applemints"--Half title page verso.
Curious cats -- Feline faces -- Heads & tails -- Cat antics -- Chatty cats -- Holiday cats -- Flora & fauna felines -- Pampered pussycats -- Everyday shenanigans -- Cat characters -- Fast friends -- Alpha-cats -- Kitty corners -- Kitty borders -- Project inspiration gallery -- Tools & materials -- Getting started -- Embroidery stitch guide -- How to use this book -- Thread conversion chart -- Motifs & templates.
"Calling all cat lovers and crafters! Transform plain shirts, drab pillows, and impersonal gifts into cute, creative pieces you're proud to show off. With detailed instructional pages, a complete stitch guide, and advanced cat motifs, this book is perfect for embroiderers of all levels. From kitty corners and borders to classic felines and festive holiday cats, Cat Lady Embroidery has a cat to embroider for every occasion"--Page 4 of cover.