by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 15, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration
Perfection isn’t what creativity’s about. Perfection, if it happens at all, is about honing skills, and it’s constant repetition that allows perfection to evolve. And while we’d all like to create the perfect artwork, it’s far more...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 1, 2023 | Creativity
Stimulation is a word that’s not often used anymore when it comes to the textile and fibre arts. We’re inspired. And while they have very similar meanings, they can also be used quite differently. Let me explain. I was reading a very old book recently by...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 28, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration
Do you work diligently on one piece or work until it’s fully completed before starting something new? Or, do you like to work on multiple pieces at one time? Honestly, I can see the benefits of both methods of working. Let me explain. Focus is a necessary...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 21, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration
I’m on the internet a lot – researching or simply enjoying some downtime. That’s when I came across some great images on Pinterest of old vintage traveling cases being repurposed into sewing cases – and I thought it was a fantastic idea for a...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 30, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration
After years of stitching, I never really set out with the aim to sell. How things have changed, because I do now. And although I don’t have an online sales platform yet, one is in the offing. So, it really comes back to that age-old question. Do you make to...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 23, 2023 | Creativity, Personal Growth
For the life of me, I don’t understand the need to constantly learn new techniques. The only time this makes any sense to me is if you’re just starting out and want/need to try different techniques until you find that special one or two that resonate...
