by Cathy Jack Coupland | Mar 2, 2025 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
One of the greatest attributes of working with a needle and thread is its ability to create and record memories and connections. Indeed, that may be one of the main reasons so many people love stitching and embroidery. As I progress through life, I’m still...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jan 26, 2025 | Creativity, Inspiration
A new year refreshes and brings with it enthusiasm and zeal. It’s a time to re-energize and re-organize what we do and how we do it. So how can we support that throughout the year to accomplish something new and meaningful? I’m going to share what...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Dec 2, 2024 | Inspiration
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Looming ahead is the close of another year with the promise of a fresh, new year following closely on its heels. Does that suggest anything to you? It does to me. This time between Christmas and the New Year is the perfect time...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 26, 2024 | Creativity, Happenings, Inspiration
Exhibiting your textile art is a huge honour. ‘Escape’ is my third exhibition with the Timeless Textiles Gallery in beautiful Newcastle. I thought writing about the story behind this exhibition may be interesting. Why Escape? How did I come to do all...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 28, 2024 | Inspiration
Recently, I came across an exhibition opportunity with conditions of entry featuring the term ‘fully resolved artwork’. So I decided to research the term ‘fully resolved artwork’, and unearthed that it can mean different things. As so often...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 16, 2024 | Inspiration
Embroidery is one of the most exquisite, visually tactile, decorative art genres. To do both the world of embroidery and our work justice, I believe we should take the time to photograph our embroidered art with style, flair and pizzaz. Why not? Why can’t we use...
