by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 5, 2022 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Ideas and Connection, are two often-used concepts used in the world of textile art – but how do you apply them? You have to go back to the basics. What I’ve discovered is that by pushing the boundaries of not working with a preconceived pattern or design,...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 8, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration
Clearly, both are important. But if you’re the type of artist who’s restless and eager for the shortcut, always on the lookout for the procedure or process that leads to the assurance of a predictable outcome – then perhaps you’re not asking...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 17, 2022 | Creativity
What to do when you run out of a particular coloured thread? Well, it happened to me recently and it made me think about my options. I could have waited till I could buy some more, or I could have used a contrasting colour, but I just happened to have a roll of white...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 11, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration, Process
Improvisation: ad-libbing, spontaneity, lack of pre-meditation. And it’s hit hard – Improv embroidery, that is, championed in part by the purchase of a recently published book, Improv Embroidery by Australian embroidery artist Carol Cooke. It’s...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 6, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration
Here are my top 12 tips to make your stitching experience more efficient, and far more enjoyable. Put things away, so you can find them again later – it sounds so simple, but this is one thing I struggle with because I’m usually so excited about what...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 29, 2022 | Creativity, Inspiration
Should we be more proactive about promoting a love of needlework, embroidery, and the textile arts? You bet we should, so here are my 12 reasons to stitch every day. working repetitively with your hands helps promote good mental health and an overall sense of...
