by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 3, 2020 | Books, History, Inspiration
If you can’t explain it simply, then you don’t understand it well enough.’ Albert Einstein I’m a firm believer in things happening for a reason and these past few months have been interesting to say the least. I knew I wanted to start a...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 19, 2020 | Inspiration
‘Pinterest – a visual-bank of some of my favourite artists, ideas and inspiration. It’s all about being curious.’ Cathy Jack Coupland And I’m always depositing. I’m referring to the amazing social media, web, and mobile app...
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...
