The good people at Quick Books, who brought us such genius as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, have sent me this funny little Japanese book to review. It's called Crafting with Cat Hair by Kaori Tsutaya. It arrived on Monday while I was pondering the age old debate: "why is sheep/rabbit hair fine to use but cat hair weird?" Probably because I pay a premium for the first while spending most of my time vacuuming the second. I usually take cat hair off my crafts but I might have to start putting it on after reading this adorable book, the Japaneses really have it all figured out!
I asked Uli if he would give me a paw to write this review but he gave me his usual answer: " (yawn) I'll sleep on it (yawn)".
The book contains 10 projects that appear simple, some require no felting equipment. You will find coin purses, scarves with appliques, pin cushions, book covers and more. Bellow are two of my favorites. click on them for a larger view. The book is very affordable ($14.95) and would delight a cat lover anyday.
It also contains an educative section about cat grooming/allergies and of course an overload of cat cuteness, does it compare with Uli on that level: "not a chance! (yawn)". proof
I think this review would not be complete without a little Maru, the world most famous cat (sorry Uli!) who happens to be Japanese.
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When I first heard that book title a couple of weeks ago, I thought it must be a joke. I think you are right about the perception part, paying $$$ for wool as opposed to vacuuming the cat hair off the couch. And thanks for the video at the end. I needed a laugh. His legs!
Posted by: Larissa | October 07, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Every time I brush my long haired cat we joke about making another cat from the fur. Now it's no longer a joke!
I love the Maru video. What a funny and adorable cat! My fat kitty got stuck in a hole to a cat house once and we laughed so hard but I couldn't get my camera out fast enough to film it. I'm sure it would have went viral!
Posted by: Lisa | October 07, 2011 at 10:11 AM
I LOVE this! And the video is SO adorable! Thanks so much for sharing it! ;-)
Posted by: Joan | October 15, 2011 at 07:21 AM