Sassy Cats: Purr-Fect Craft Projects [Paperback]

Sheila Haynes Rauen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004

These refreshingly uncommon cat designs are simple to make, fun to display, and will add a whimsical mood to any room! Appliquéd quilts, cat-shaped pillows, wall hangings, embellished glassware, and floor cloths are just a few of the 15 projects sure to captivate you--and even your cat.

· Fresh, easy decorating projects for the home and gift giving that speak to the craze for "anything cats"

· A mix of unique and truly "sassy" cat faces that will delight any cat lover

· Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each project mean that even beginners will find success in any project they choose to make

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773280
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773289
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #916,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by the accidental quilter, January 1, 2001

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Mary Z. Cox (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sassy Cats: Purr-Fect Craft Projects (Paperback)

I'm more of a dog person, but my daughter dotes on all things cat. I bought this book for the instructions and cat designs which are both fresh and humorous! Cat accessories have been popular for so long that many designs out there are cliches, but these are new and wonderful. The "Bowl Me Over" wall hanging displayed on the cover is worth the price of the book all on its own, but my favorite design is the cat and mouse table runner. Well, maybe not--the painted mailbox and the appliqued wool-felt purse are adorable too. That is one thing I really like about this book. Shelia Haynes Rauen focuses on cat motif design and gives directions for a multitude of crafts to display them. There are quilts, pillows, painted flower pots and dishes. If there is anyone on your gift list who is crazy about cats--this is the book for you. :)the accidental quilter

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sassy Cats, January 31, 2001

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Denise Skaer (Wichita, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sassy Cats: Purr-Fect Craft Projects (Paperback)

Anyone who crafts and loves cats will love this book! I first saw the author on Carol Duvall and knew that I had to try what she was demonstrating that day - a painted cat looking in a fishbowl. And when I found out she had written this book, I immediately went looking for it. You will NOT be disappointed. All of her projects have easy to follow instructions and they can also be used for any medium you want to try, be it painting, quilting, applique, etc. Her cat pictures are darling and my two (Mad Max and Maisie) already have their requests in to me! The only problem you'll have is trying to decide which one to do first!

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comments from the author, June 12, 2003

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sheila rauen (Knoxville, Tenn.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sassy Cats: Purr-Fect Craft Projects (Paperback)

"Sassy Cats" was not intended to be just a quilt book. The title is "Sassy Cats - Purrfect Crafts Projects". It has 15 projects for everything from silk painting, painting on wood, canvas, glass, and ceramics to applique, quilting, and free motion embroidery. As the author, I have been very pleased with the response and the feedback. In the book, I recommend that people play around with the designs, enlarging and reducing them for their specific project ideas. One fan even hooked one of the designs as a wool purse. Most of the designs lend themselves very well to be used as applique projects for quilting. Many of the painted projects were created in applique for HGTV's "Simply Quilts" television show with Alex Anderson. I'm sorry that the reviewer Lamkay thought it was just a quilt book. I do feel that based on her misunderstanding, her review is unfair and damaging to me. Thank you. Sheila Rauen