by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 28, 2024 | Inspiration
You’ve put in all the hard yards. The design, materials and technique mesh together to achieve their desired outcome, wowing the viewer and gaining their attention. So, why oh why not think about the finish? This is often replayed when I teach. Great ideas were...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 21, 2024 | Inspiration
You all know by now I am an ardent bibliophile. Even the history of print, bookmaking, and illustration is appealing because there’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned page-turner – it’s like joining the dots throughout the ages. Recently on my...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 15, 2024 | Inspiration
I’m beginning research for another Stitch Safari episode and came across Louise Gardiner’s Cape of Empowerment. If you’re at all interested in connecting natural inspiration with your embroidery, then keep reading. The Cape of Empowerment was...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 7, 2024 | Inspiration
Monochrome: a photograph, picture or design executed in black and white or varying tones of only one colour. This would be one of my favourite colour schemes. It’s so easy to use and creates huge visual interest if used correctly. One colour – it’s...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 31, 2024 | Inspiration
Finally, I’ve had time to go through my workroom since moving last year. Unfortunately, this sort of work attracts a short attention span – I’d much rather be stitching, but I am consistent so after a few days I hope to have everything returned to...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 18, 2024 | Inspiration
Imagination is a spectacular thing. Unless we continually work to unleash the possibilities of our imagination then it may be all for naught. How do we let loose those ideas to continually inspire new work? By simply doing. All the time – and never stopping....
