by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 21, 2022 | Creativity, Design
Surely one of the easiest ways to re-kindle interest in design is the paper snowflake – yes, the ones from our childhood. There’s always that wonderful moment after cutting when the paper is opened and the patterns magically reveal themselves. Sometimes...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 14, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration
Time away can be great for renewing tired and overworked creativity. Discovering cultural and historical textile practices on the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands has led me down a path I never thought I’d venture, into that of Tivaevae. Watch this short...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 23, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration
It’s a busy time in our household, as with many others, while the world continues to regulate itself after the Covid 19 pandemic. With the second iteration of a family wedding looming large, soon to be played out in one of the world’s most beautiful,...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 16, 2022 | Creativity
I love stories. Every day I listen to other people’s stories while I’m working. It helps keep me entertained and focused during the long hours of stitching. But when I need to create a story, I can only do that through the filter of my own experiences. So...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 9, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration
Choice is not easy. But we’re in the game of choice – every day we have to choose creative options. We’re the project managers of our own work, so we have to lead from the front. We can’t be hesitant about commitment – we need to make...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 26, 2022 | Creativity
When I create a new design and stitch it out, I’m simply trying to do the best job possible, always. Every work attracts that same level of commitment and connection from me. Yet not all my work is successful. Which makes me ask, why? Don’t get me wrong,...
