Crafting with Cat Hair
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Crafting with Cat Hair by Kaori Tsutaya
A delightfully quirky craft book for cat lovers that transforms naturally shed cat fur into adorable handmade creations. Got fur on your furniture, clothes, and every surface in your home? Instead of reaching for the lint roller, turn those fluffy tumbleweeds into something unforgettable. Japanese craft author Kaori Tsutaya shows cat lovers how to collect naturally shed fur and use simple felting techniques to create charming handmade projects. Packed with step-by-step instructions, photographs, cat facts, and plenty of humor, this one-of-a-kind guide teaches readers how to make everything from finger puppets and book covers to tote bags, coin purses, badges, mittens, and more. Beginner-friendly felting projects that require minimal supplies and can often be completed in under an hour Combination novelty book and practical craft guide perfect for cat owners and crafters alike Features eco-friendly crafting projects that transform waste into keepsakes Includes instructions for finger puppets, tote bags, book covers, badges, and more Discover a creative new way to celebrate your favorite feline and turn everyday fur into one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
“The year’s most unconventional crafting book”—Associated Press
“Fun and creative.”—Cosmopolitan
“This dandy little guide shows how to turn stray clumps of cat hair into soft and adorable handicrafts.”—Tucson Citizen
"There's no other word for this book except: purrfect." —Los Angeles Times
“One of the most unexpectedly popular, weirdly specific books I ever had the pleasure to shelve.” –Jenn Northington, Book Riot
“Intensely cute…”—Publishers Weekly
“An extremely helpful guide.”—Buzzfeed
“Quirky and the projects are super easy.”—OregonLive.com
“It caught our attention.”—The Huffington Post
“You may think kitties are only good for getting hair all over your favorite chair and eating more kibble than you thought possible but Crafting with Cat Hair will show you how to turn cat hair into mittens, tote bags, book covers and more.”—CraftFoxes.com
“Personal projects that celebrate your cat and they look as cute as can be!”—Neatorama
“Put those furballs to work for YOU!”—Suvudu
“It’s bizarre, to be sure, but the appliques are kind of cute, too. This is a good one for your cat-loving crafty friends (and you know you have them).”—Austin American Statesman
“Fun and creative.”—Cosmopolitan
“This dandy little guide shows how to turn stray clumps of cat hair into soft and adorable handicrafts.”—Tucson Citizen
"There's no other word for this book except: purrfect." —Los Angeles Times
“One of the most unexpectedly popular, weirdly specific books I ever had the pleasure to shelve.” –Jenn Northington, Book Riot
“Intensely cute…”—Publishers Weekly
“An extremely helpful guide.”—Buzzfeed
“Quirky and the projects are super easy.”—OregonLive.com
“It caught our attention.”—The Huffington Post
“You may think kitties are only good for getting hair all over your favorite chair and eating more kibble than you thought possible but Crafting with Cat Hair will show you how to turn cat hair into mittens, tote bags, book covers and more.”—CraftFoxes.com
“Personal projects that celebrate your cat and they look as cute as can be!”—Neatorama
“Put those furballs to work for YOU!”—Suvudu
“It’s bizarre, to be sure, but the appliques are kind of cute, too. This is a good one for your cat-loving crafty friends (and you know you have them).”—Austin American Statesman
Born in Tokyo, Kaori Tsutaya is a cat lover and freelance writer whose writings have been published in magazines and special-interest books. Many of her published works are based on the subject of cats and include articles, photography, and books on crafting.
Her blogs “The Laws of the Cat” (nekono-okite.cocolog-nifty.com) and “The Cat Hair Craft Room” (nekoke.com) are popular in Japan.
Amy Hirschman is a translator, crafter, and pop-culture enthusiast living in California. She studied Japanese for four years at the University of Pittsburgh and has lived in Japan. Though she is not a cat owner, her friends will attest that she is the greatest cat sitter they have ever had. This is her first published translation.
Her blogs “The Laws of the Cat” (nekono-okite.cocolog-nifty.com) and “The Cat Hair Craft Room” (nekoke.com) are popular in Japan.
Amy Hirschman is a translator, crafter, and pop-culture enthusiast living in California. She studied Japanese for four years at the University of Pittsburgh and has lived in Japan. Though she is not a cat owner, her friends will attest that she is the greatest cat sitter they have ever had. This is her first published translation.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781594745256 |
| ISBN 10 | 1594745250 |
| Title | Crafting with Cat Hair |
| Author | Kaori Tsutaya |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quirk Books |
| Year published | 2011-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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