by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 27, 2019 | Happenings, Inspiration
So, why The Stitch Aesthetic and what’s it all about? The definitive meaning of the word Aesthetic is ‘concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty’ and ‘giving or designed to give pleasure through beauty’. That pretty much covers...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 20, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration, Process
Some artists make the leap from inspiration to stitch look easy. It’s not. Here’s one process I use. I’ve been posting a lot lately about photography as a means for inspiring further design work as a textile artist. Check out one of my recent...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 10, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Do you want to re-ignite and re-engage your passion for design, stitch and creativity? Well, inspiration may be closer than you think. Take another look at what’s around you. Look with the eyes of a designer. Are there beautiful lines and shapes that excite...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 8, 2019 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Do you love beautiful images of textiles, flowers, jewellery or home decor? Do you need them to showcase your work on social media or just for inspiration? I do, but now I’m looking at images with different eyes. I’m thinking, how can I do something...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Mar 25, 2019 | Creativity, Inspiration, Process
Are you like me and just want to take your own shots of the textile art you make? The shot above is one of my favourites – taken on my iPhone! I am no professional photographer, believe me, but I do know a thing or two about design. I don’t own a camera,...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Mar 4, 2019 | Classes, Creativity, Inspiration, Process
Are you making the most of your domestic sewing machine? Do you want to make beautiful textile art? Do you want to gain confidence and explore some of the creative options open to you? Creating eye-catching stitch combinations along with stunning textures, on your...
