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.
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Make needlework cool again with Stitch! --Essentials, October 2010
In this gem of a book, Cath has taken the arts of needlepoint and cross stitch as her point of departure and injected her own distinctive heart-warming style into these traditional crafts --Concept for Living, November 2010
It's a great gift idea or a good reference book to keep for yourself with plenty of gift ideas in classic Cath Kidston style to last all year
--Country Homes & Interiors, January 2011
In this gem of a book, Cath has taken the arts of needlepoint and cross stitch as her point of departure and injected her own distinctive heart-warming style into these traditional crafts --Concept for Living, November 2010
It's a great gift idea or a good reference book to keep for yourself with plenty of gift ideas in classic Cath Kidston style to last all year
--Country Homes & Interiors, January 2011
About the Author
One of Britain s leading and most-loved designers, Cath Kidston is best known for her vintage-inspired homewares, clothing and accessories. Cath began her career as an interior designer before opening her first retail shop in London in 1993, where she sold vintage fabrics and antique furniture. Now with more than 40 stores and concessions in the UK, plus more in the Republic of Ireland, Japan and South Korea, Cath Kidston Ltd is now a presence on almost every high street. In 2010, Cath was awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to business. To date, Cath has published four bestselling project books Make!, Sew!, Stitch! and Patch! that encompass a wide range of disciplines and finished items, from sewing and patchwork to cross-stitch and needlepoint. Alongside these books sit two complete kits packaged in a unique tin The Knitting Book and The Crochet Book are perfect for beginner knitters or crocheters and make ideal gifts. In 2012, she published a further two how-to books entitled Make Your Own Christmas Decorations and Sew Your Own Rag Doll. In addition to her books, Cath also has a very successful stationery line.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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As both an avid stitcher and Cath Kidston fan I have been waiting for this book for a long time - I am not disappointed! The book is fabulous with the bonus of a free cross stitch kit for a purse I didnt even know was included! The photography is stunning and the patterns are just what you would expect from one of Caths books. I am pleasantly surprised that not everything is floral - lots of quirky and retro designs in there too!
Overall a great price for a beautiful book!
Overall a great price for a beautiful book!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Jellybean77
Format:Paperback
Having enjoyed CK's previous book Sew! I was really looking forward to this one and found it a complete delight. This book is all about cross stitch (tapestry / needlepoint) and the simple step by step instructions made it really easy and enjoyable to make some really beautiful things. Each project in the book is rated by difficulty so beginners as well as more experienced cross stitchers can enjoy it. I hadn't done any cross stitch since school days (very basic stuff) but I have now made beautiful pin cushions and cushion covers, all with CK's beautiful designs, and thoroughly enjoyed it! The book comes with all the materials you need to complete one of the projects (everything except the needle!) so you can pretty much get started straight away, and in the back of the book there's a list of suppliers for everything else you need to complete the other projects which is really useful. I ordered all my tapestry wools, needles and canvas from a listed online source which was very reasonable and arrived the next day! I would completely recommend this book for anyone crafty.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By K. Martin
Format:Paperback
Everything I hoped for. Lovely contemporary patterns that are so hard to find in cross stitch normally. I think it is brilliant value and a lovely book. Pre ordered arrived ahead of expected release date which is great as it gives me time to make things for Christmas gifts (sorry family)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Love this book
At the right price this book is great value, given that it has all you need for a 'Cath' project, along with templates for other projects. Read more
Published 21 days ago by grubmother
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Lovely book, very typical of Cath
A great book full of stitching ideas from the wonderful Cath Kidston. Very detailed descriptions and easy to follow diagrams. Read more
Published 2 months ago by quickstitch
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Fantastic book
Being new to cross stitch, this was the perfect introductory book. I am quite crafty and enjoy doing a range of craft work, but I have always been afraid of cross-stitch. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rachel
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Great book
This is a great book from Cath KIdston. I have made the free kit and found it fairly easy to make and use it in my handbag and aften get compliments on it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lena King
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This is a Christmas present for a relative with an interest in this subject and fondness for all things Cath Kidston!
Published 6 months ago by C. Light
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STITCH STITCH STITCH.
A really good buy with so many projects to work. Already I have started a stool cushion using one of the patterns. Read more
Published 6 months ago by maggie
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Another lovely book
Another great book for people of all skill levels, that like a bit of Kidston. Some lovely gift ideas. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Fizzpopbang
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Apart from the glaring sky blue, mint and coral and too many coarsely drawn flower shapes making me feel a little nauseous, this book skims the surface of embroidery, its a flick... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mary Jones
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Love this book!
This is probably the best craft book I have purchased! I have already made many things from it, including reseating a chair with one of the patterns. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mirabell28
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book
I love this book and have read all of the instructions and eager to get stitching. However, I have been unable to find size 14 aida cloth anywhere including my local market and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Blobby
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