Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy [Paperback]

Ayako Otsuka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2009

The irresistible and adorable cat and dog motifs in this project book take Japanese cuteness to a whole new level. The more than 60 original embroidered motifs are shown in step-by-step detail for stitching, and the array of projects includes home accessories, apparel items, and fashion ornaments. Complete sewing instructions for each project insure an ideal backdrop for the embroidered embellishments. Beginners will appreciate the detailed illustrations and explanations of the embroidery stitches used throughout the book, while experienced stitchers will be inspired by the contemporary project designs to take their creativity to the next level. Endearing dozy kittens, frisky puppies playing with bones, wagging tails, and paw prints galore guarantee that no cloth surface is safe from a cute attack.

Editorial Reviews

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"Adorable and perfect for any cat or dog lover."  —plushyou.blogspot.com

"On a cuteness scale of 1 to 10, the projects in this book rate at least a 12."  —CraftGossip.com

"Tiny cuteness to stitch anywhere you want!"  —Knitty.com

About the Author

Ayaka Otsuka is a professional embroiderer and an accomplished teacher of embroidery technique. Her original designs have been featured in numerous magazines and books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596681837
• ISBN-13: 978-1596681835
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #901,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely adorable, tons of projects and motif ideas, June 27, 2010

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This review is from: Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy (Paperback)

The cover photo really does this book justice. If you like the look of the stump work style dog and cat featured, you'll love this book. It features thorough how-tos for creating embroidery versions of your favorite pets. Many dog breeds are featured, including Cavalier King Charles, Schauzer, Poodle, Terrier, Dachsund and Beagle. Cats are bit more generic in their representation, though there is a lovely Persian cat featured. The pets are shown displayed on everything from linens to clothing to pillows. The projects let the embroidery shine (fabric used is often beige or ecru linens; solid, primary colors with use of black or white) and are clearly described, utilizing great diagrams and a thorough stitch guide. I've been embroidering for awhile so I didn't see anything that looked too difficult to accomplish but a basic knowledge of embroidery would probably be useful to have before working on these projects.

If you love Japanese-style crafts, embroidery, dogs and/or cats and you want to try out some unusual stitches, give this book a try.