This is a remarkable approach to embroidery. It shows how to create photo-realistic cats — peeking out of pockets! The book is lovely and clear, concise instructions and step-by-step photos, along with patterns to trace and help format our stitching. Each cat project is 8 steps or more, each using four or five different colors of floss.

Building up the different shades in layers is the key to the final, photographic look. There are details that really help create the cats’ furry look and “sell” that the cat is real, like the highlights reflected in their eyes. Amazing!