Fun Freetime: Craft Books from Dover for July

July 2020

Cat in My Pocket Embroidery: Ten Purrfect Projects

Here's a delightful book for cat fanciers, embroiderers, and anyone wanting to make a unique fashion statement. Hiroko Kubota kicked off a viral sensation with images of the unique embroidered cat shirts that she created for her son. Her online postings captured international attention, which enabled her to sell her apparel for hundreds of dollars. With Cat in My Pocket Embroidery, she shares the secrets of her success, presenting step-by-step directions for reproducing the playful designs.
Kubota's technique allows crafters to "paint with thread" by using a small needle and single strands of colorful embroidery floss. Ten original projects, which include making ready-to-use iron-on transfers, allow crafters to transform ordinary items into works of art that feature adorable felines peering at you.

Sayings & Expressions: Stained Glass Patterns

This all-new, original collection of stained glass patterns presents familiar sayings and sentiments, from messages as simple as "Family is Forever" and "Choose Joy" to timeless sayings such as "Home Sweet Home" and "Live, Love, Laugh." In addition to 40 panels for stained-glass makers to re-create, two sets of alphabets and numbers provide the templates for those wishing to form more personal and unique statements.
 

Origami Fold-by-Fold: Building Skills One Step at a Time from Beginner to Advanced 

This unique collection of 35 original origami models, presented in order of difficulty, is the invention of bestselling origami artist John Montroll. The projects start with simple one-star models (ladybug, angelfish, sailboat) and progress to very complex four-star models (grasshopper, wooly mammoth), with a crane, lion, peacock, and several geometric shapes in between. This comprehensive volume includes step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations to allow folders at all levels to gradually develop their skills.
Internationally renowned author John Montroll has significantly increased the origami repertoire with his original designs. Best known as the inspiration behind the single-square, no-cuts, no-glue approach, the American origami master presents meticulously developed folding sequences that allow folders to create better models with fewer steps.