New season fabrics - Cath Kidston

Spring is in the air, and with it come a range of new prints for 2008 from the popular designer Cath Kidston. The following are a selection of my favourites which all seem to inspire me to brighten up the kitchen!

This is Mini Strawberry White Fabric at £18 / metre if bought direct. The print is crisp and clean, reminding me of a country kitchen with a big teapot and the aroma of freshly baked bread. It is very evocative of a simpler, almost nostalgic way of living - something Cath's designs have become famous for in our fast paced twentith century life.

This is Floral Gingham Cotton Fabric encompassing a delicate mix of blue gingham and floral print. This has been used in Cath's own merchandise for oven gloves and purses, so you can see the fabric lends itself to small craft projects. This is also £18 / metre but I have found smaller quantities available for a couple of pounds on eBay.

Finally, another favourite of mine is Chintz Floral Fabric - a clean, crisp design, but ever so modern in the application of colour and flower styling.

As before, the boldness of this pattern lends itself well to smaller craft projects, so why not awaken your domestic goddess and make yourself a nostalgic apron, or give a breath of fresh air to the humble tea cosy? Would also work well for coin purses or panels on a bag.

Again, this is £18 / metre, but it is always worth checking out eBay for smaller quantities.