Cat Lady Embroidery - 380 Ways to Stitch a Cat(Paperback)

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 facesStretching, sleeping, hiding, eating, and playing catsMummy, vampire, and witch cats for HalloweenSanta, reindeer, and angel cats for ChristmasSailor, baker, musician, and other dressed-up catsCat alphabets in three different stylesCats with plants and flowersFun designs and clear instructions m
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