Embroidery Cat in my Pocket by Hiroko Kubota
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Introduction
Wow, this will be a dream for all cat lovers! As someone who is heavily allergic to the creatures, I myself have to keep my distance from the real thing…so I appreciated this publication in a different way to most! Lets see what it has to offer…will embroidery cat be for you?
Who is it aimed at?
Well, if you are into dogs, then maybe you have picked up the wrong publication….
In all seriousness, we feel that this is a book for those who really want to create a picture with thread, using embroidery to create a ‘cat painting’ as it were. It may seem like a dream on first view; yet the projects are achievable; given practice. Thus those who wish to carry out the techniques need to have an understanding of embroidery and some experiance.
About the artist
The publisher tells us:
Hiroko Kubota is a Japanese embroidery artist of extraordinary talent. At her son’s request, she began embroidering shirts with cats, mostly peeking out from a breast pocket. After posting pictures of the shirts online, her work went viral, and the rest is history. See more of Hiroko’s work on Instagram.
Content
This publication has ten projects, as well as a number of templates and learning sections.
The artist uses a niche technique, with single thread strands and a number of needles. Thank goodness for images to describe her way of working!
The book has a complex vibe – yet the author breaks it down into smaller chunks, often illustrated. We like the boxed ‘tip’ sections, giving us easy to swallow advice.
Photography
Its one of those books that you flick through with envy – how can a person stitch ‘that well’?! We will either feel the need to give up before we start or get an inner fight – we can be that good with practice….
The projects are so cute, that in itself might push us to try one…
What makes the book special?
The fact that is centred on one animal, can be a good thing and a bad thing. The skill level is sublime – Kubota is one to look up to.
Anything wrong with the book?
As said, if you don’t like cats…then again, we can all appreciate her skills.
Conclusion
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Embroidery Cat in my Pocket by Hiroko Kubota
Published by Search Press
