Cath Kidston's In Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Pia Tryde's (Photographer) "Ever since I was a small child, I've had an intense fascination for print..." (more)

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Cath Kidston's cheerful approach to interior design has earned her international acclaim. Mixing the whimsical, the classic, and the nostalgic, she’s created a completely fresh, signature style using vintage fabrics and prints. In this lavishly illustrated book, she shows just how easy and invigorating it is to use colorful patterns throughout the home. Grouped by fabric type, each chapter showcases Cath's own choice of vintage and modern fabrics -- from painterly florals and faded chintzes to cool abstracts and cozy patchworks. To help the reader achieve the look, she’s included sixty simple do-it-yourself projects such as curtains, cushion covers, pillowcases, laundry bags, and more. Throughout, Cath shares practical tips on how to incorporate vibrant patterns into existing interiors along with brilliant ways to bring vintage prints up-to-date. Separate sections outline where to find vintage fabrics, how to spot quality, and how to master basic sewing techniques. With page after colorful page of inspiration, Cath Kidston's In Print brims with bright ideas to create an inviting home positively blooming with color.

About the Author

Cath Kidston began her career as an interior designer and opened her first shop in London, where she lives, in 1993, featuring vintage furniture and fabrics. Since then, her brand has expanded to include stores in Manhattan and Los Angeles. She sells her products across the globe. Pia Tryde's photographs appear regularly in magazines such as House and Garden, Living Etc., Martha Stewart Living, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has also photographed many books, including Cath Kidston's Vintage Style. Tryde lives in Paris and the southwest of France.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811853586
• ISBN-13: 978-0811853583
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #358,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Life for Old Fabric Pieces, June 28, 2006

By	Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I love old fabrics and now there's this book to give me ideas for my stash of 1930s tea towels, old lace and 1940's bridge cloths.
Think beyond the original use for vintage fabric. Turn dinner napkins into throw pillows. Lace curtains can be table runners. Turn tea towels into napkins.
The photos are inspiring and the book also contains lots of tips for where to shop, sewing tips and techniques and project instructions.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love vintage fabrics..., February 27, 2007

By	Austen (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cath Kidston's In Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home (Hardcover)

...this book is for you. There are some great ideas about different ways to use all those wonderful vintage fabric scraps, tablecloths, and curtain panels you just couldn't live without but now need a home. Just the idea of scanning the fabrics (ingenious!) is worth the price alone!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great inspiration, short on actual projects, May 27, 2007

By	Kathi D "ithinkwereallbozos.com" (Central Coast of California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cath Kidston's In Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home (Hardcover)

I love this book for its style and photos and inspirations. Would have enjoyed a little more practical applications.