Stitch!

by Cath Kidston

Following the runaway success of Sew!, Cath Kidston has turned her unique designer's eye to Stitch! Reinventing the arts of needlepoint and cross stitch for today's crafter, Cath has injected her own distinctive style of cheery, heartwarming, homemaking prints into these traditional crafts. Her blossom rose floral design worked in needlepoint creates the most fabulous clutch bag - not a million miles away from those seen on the Fendi catwalk this season - whilst her seventiesinspired pop flowers print makes a funky needlepoint cushion that wouldn't look out of place in any teenager's bedroom. There are plenty of quick, accessible and highly achievable projects throughout the book - Cath's popular quartet of fruit motifs, including the delectable cherries and apples, lend themselves brilliantly to making small cross stitched patches or badges that can adorn anything from a satchel pocket to a parka sleeve. In many projects to complement the stitched pieces, Cath has injected one of her trademark prints - for example, her polka dot and floral reworking of the needlepoint Union Jack is made up into a cushion using her iconic red dot cotton duck fabric for a backing. The beauty of both needlepoint and cross stitch is that they are worked on a canvas made up of a grid of squares, so - just like painting-by-numbers - it is virtually foolproof and a great result is guaranteed. And, as with Sew!, this book will include a unique giveaway kit: an exclusive stitching project for a zip-up purse. With over 20 charted designs to make up in either needlepoint or cross stitch, and over 40 finished projects that incorporate those designs into a variety of stylish items, Stitch! is guaranteed to have Cath fans and crafters everywhere stocking up on tapestry yarns and embroidery silks ready to get stitching.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Art

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2010

Reviews

[Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely designs, well explained. If I had one criticism, it would be that not all of the projects use unique patterns.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some very cute patterns in here. I haven't worked with yarn before but this makes me want to try it out. Otherwise, the patterns are easily transferable to simple cross stitch. I think it's great there are things to make in this book rather than just designs to stitch.

[Alison Brownlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cath Kidston is a master at what she and her team do and that cute, kitch and qwerky. There are some lovely patterns to follow and useful tips for when you get stuck. If you can get hold of a copy with the free kit do as it make the loveliest purse that would gladly grace her stores.

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful, easy to follow.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great addition from Cath Kidston- turning a traditional skill into a modern craft that can be used to personalise any home.

[Irene Mckenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few good patterns but all a bit cutesy for my liking.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Cath Kidston and her retro/vintage/boho/shabby chic style. Looking forward to trying some of her projects in 2014.

[Eleanor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twas Alright!