by Cathy Jack Coupland | Mar 10, 2023 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
There’s really only one place to find inspiration and spark curiosity – look no further than your passions, interests, and topics you feel strongly about. And from these simple things, you can nourish a sustainable and successful design outcome driven by...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Nov 18, 2022 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
I’m addicted to YouTube videos – I love their instantaneous variety. But I am selective. I want to share some of my favourite YouTube channels – ones that I’ve subscribed to for either information, inspiration, or simply to be entertained. And...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Nov 4, 2022 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Sometimes creating is as simple as working with black and white. Theoretically, black and white are not considered colours – even though they have such an impact on the world of colour. So if you’re in the mood to create, and want to feel the pleasure of...
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 | 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 | Apr 22, 2022 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
After my post last week, ‘Design to Stitch’, I thought I’d share one of the simple ways I design – one that I found works especially well for me – it might for you too. Because that transition from concept to stitch is the hardest and...
