by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 12, 2020 | Inspiration
‘Routine in an intelligent man is a sign of ambition.’ W.H. Auden The rhythm of a dally routine creates the canvas for my day. So what’s better, a small daily dose of discipline or a blank canvas? Mmmm, let me see. Now I can choose to ignore those...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 29, 2020 | Creativity, Inspiration, Process, Stitch
‘The rhythm of the stitch simply takes over. Like gossamer, my threads spin an exquisitely protective web about me. Heaven, here I come.’ Cathy Jack Coupland And that’s just the way I like it, thank you very much. Once I’m at my machine that...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 8, 2020 | Creativity, Design, History, Inspiration, Process
‘The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’ Dr Seuss Reading is like an enchanting, exotic magic carpet ride in a comfy arm-chair. Just strap myself in, coffee in hand, breathe deeply and...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 1, 2020 | Books, Design, History, Inspiration
‘This book is the Jane Austen of the Embroidery world in my opinion. The writing is a little dated and flowery, but none-the-less sharply insightful, well researched and logically portrayed. It’s gently scattered with delightfully useful and informative...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 24, 2020 | Design, Inspiration, Process
‘Everyone knows of the Elements and Principles of Design, well, I liken them to good bones and pretty clothes. One builds structure, the other dresses that structure with the ‘wow’ factor of exciting design.’ Cathy Jack Coupland How do you...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Feb 21, 2020 | Creativity, Inspiration
Mentoring – it sounds old fashioned, but it’s so on-point in 2020. A mentor is someone who uses their knowledge and experience to guide. They should never say what to do, rather give options for going down the path that suits you. We’re all...
