by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 8, 2021 | Creativity
Messages are everywhere – but do we notice them? Unless I’m on the lookout, I know I certainly don’t. But I’m learning to look deeper and harder. The International Quilt Museum recently uploaded a very interesting episode in their First Friday...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 1, 2021 | Creativity, Design
Recently, I picked up a needle and thread to embroider. Yes, hand embroidery – something I haven’t worked at in years. Weeks down the track, I can honestly say that I’ve worked a stint of hand stitch into my daily routine. Why? Because I can feel...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 27, 2021 | Creativity
We all reach turning points in our textile careers. I know I certainly have. Workshops and classes are fantastic vehicles for learning, but sometimes we need more. And the anomaly is, that could be the one thing holding us back in the first place. So what’s...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 6, 2021 | Creativity, Inspiration
Times are tough, especially here in Sydney, Australia, with Covid Lockdown now in its sixth week. Life centres around the home and whatever we can do from there. So my solution is to conjure some precious magic and reconnect creating an atmosphere of charm and...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 16, 2021 | Creativity, Inspiration
I adore great photography. Like great art, it draws you in, so I believe in taking the time to stage photoshoots of my work – wherever possible. Because I’ve taken the time to make a beautiful piece of embroidered art, why wouldn’t I want to do it...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 9, 2021 | Creativity
Well, this could be quite divisive, as I’m sure everyone has an opinion. There’ll definitely be a cohort who believe in beginning, getting going or commencing work as being critical. Some even suggest starting more and more work to get the creative juices...
