by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 25, 2023 | Inspiration
What comes first in learning embroidery? Technique? Or your take on design, choosing and organising your inspiration – the creativity. And we always come back to that vexing conundrum. Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? And while both technique and...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 18, 2023 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
Think quality is just about purchasing expensive materials and embellishments to include in your textile and fibre art? Then think again. Because quality is a process that has a beginning, that filters right through everything you do. Now we all strive to hone...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 11, 2023 | Inspiration
We all have time constraints. We are all time-poor. Or are we? The real question is, who’s actually in control here? You or time? The pressure of a deadline can sometimes make us feel like cutting corners in our work, but is it worth lowering our standards...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 4, 2023 | Inspiration
Collage, from the French word collés or découpage meaning to glue or stick. But collage can also include other media such as painting, drawing, and three-dimensional elements, adding to both its appeal and effect. This form of assemblage art is perfect to help...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 28, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration
Do you work diligently on one piece or work until it’s fully completed before starting something new? Or, do you like to work on multiple pieces at one time? Honestly, I can see the benefits of both methods of working. Let me explain. Focus is a necessary...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jul 21, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration
I’m on the internet a lot – researching or simply enjoying some downtime. That’s when I came across some great images on Pinterest of old vintage traveling cases being repurposed into sewing cases – and I thought it was a fantastic idea for a...
