by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 4, 2020 | Books, Inspiration
Gushing lyrical about books is sort of my thing. I love books, so when a book actually takes me on a journey or makes me think – that’s special. And that’s what Subversive Stitch by Rozsika Parker did for me. To date, my interest in Feminism has...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 24, 2020 | Books, History, Inspiration
‘If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small.’ Richard Branson Being scared is part of the creative process. It seems to me, every time I push myself, and I mean really push myself, that’s when the fear sets in. But it’s also...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 17, 2020 | Books
‘The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the Library.’ Albert Einstein Well, I have two more books to add to my suggested Reading List. I’m still reading The Subversive Stitch, so that will have to wait. If you’re...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 10, 2020 | Books
‘I do so hate finishing books. I would like to go on with them forever.’ Beatrix Potter 1905 Beatrix, I agree with you wholeheartedly. I adore books – they are precious reservoirs from which I quench my thirst as often as I can. So, as promised,...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 3, 2020 | Books, History, Inspiration
If you can’t explain it simply, then you don’t understand it well enough.’ Albert Einstein I’m a firm believer in things happening for a reason and these past few months have been interesting to say the least. I knew I wanted to start a...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 1, 2020 | Books, Design, History, Inspiration
‘This book is the Jane Austen of the Embroidery world in my opinion. The writing is a little dated and flowery, but none-the-less sharply insightful, well researched and logically portrayed. It’s gently scattered with delightfully useful and informative...
