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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 4:04:51 PM
Thought you gals might enjoy this book I just reviewed. It is filled with so many ideas using vintage fabrics!
Cath Kidston’s In Print
Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home
Photographs by Pia Tryde
Chronicle Books 2005
www.chroniclebooks.com
ISBN: 10-0-8118-5358-6
13-978-0-8118-5358-3
$24.95
A treat for the eyes as well as an inspiration for the mind, Cath Kidston’s In Print is chock-full of ideas that incorporate a variety of vintage fabrics into a myriad of projects.
Readily available from secondhand stores, yard and garage sales, as well as online auctions such as EBay – you may even find these great prints among your own linens.
Vintage print fabrics, such as the memorable Laura Ashley prints, have the ability to transport us to a multitude of eras in our lives. When we think of the 1950’s was there a housewife who did not own a vast array of kitchen aprons for entertaining? From the simple patch pocket with rickrack trim to the pinafore apron, down to the sexy and often frilly and elegantly embellished waist tie apron, no chic hostess was without one.
Surprisingly enough, many vintage aprons and tablecloths have survived time with little wear and tear. Even those that are stained or time worn can still be salvaged remnants for projects ranging from curtains, pillow cases and seat cushions, lampshades, cloth handbags, lining for dresser drawers and even wrapping paper. Something as simple as a floral piece of vintage fabric can be simply presented in a chalky pale pastel frame.
The vintage fabrics covered in this book range from big florals to chintzes to cottage garden and flower garden combinations and the ever popular cabbage rose print fabrics. Utilitarian fabrics such as oil cloth and terry cloth are very practical and can also be revamped for a multitude of uses both inside and out.
It is never too soon to start scouting those local thrift shops for vintage pillow cases and bed lines, old dresses and shirts – the choices are virtually endless. With Cath Kidston’s In Print – you will never be at a loss for a wonderful yet simple project. Use those great old print fabrics to transform your rooms into a delightful floral paradise!
Katherine J. Turcotte
Reviewer 2006
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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| rabbithorns |
Posted - Jun 18 2006 : 10:16:00 PM
She has another book which I have right now from the library called Vintage Style. While it doesn't have instructions, it shows lots of ideas that can be easily figured out.
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 18 2006 : 9:37:59 PM
Cath Kidston fabrics are some of my favorites. Love anything that she does.
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| farmgrlchick |
Posted - Jun 17 2006 : 07:24:43 AM
Cath Kidtson is on of my all time favorite inspirations. Love her!
Farmgirl Blessings,
Theresa
http://theresaslavenderbox.blogspot.com/ |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 6:33:09 PM
oh kathy .. i have been collecting vintage fabrics for many years .. my favorites being the early olde homespuns .. don't have lots of those though .. i seem to make a project with them soon's i get them! i will have to check out the book you mention. thanks! xo
True Friends, Frannie
My KENTUCKY RAMBLINGS 'blog':
http://cabincreekfarm-kentucky.blogspot.com/ |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 6:13:40 PM
Great Minds! I was just looking at her stuff online...lovely.
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 5:14:25 PM
Thanks! I really try hard at it - these kinds of books are easy to review, thank Goddess!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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| Aunt George |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 4:58:50 PM
Nice review! Makes me want to go right out and buy it! You are really good at what you do Kathy!
georgann |
