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Khayamiya – The Tentmakers of Cairo

Khayamiya – The Tentmakers of Cairo

by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 26, 2025 | Podcast Episodes

What is it about that age-old lure of the Orient, that fascination I have that stems from factors such as exoticism, trade, cultural exchange and art. It’s something I find irresistibly captivating.  It’s a combination of mystery, splendour and unique...
Idiosyncratic Embroidery – Daring to Differ

Idiosyncratic Embroidery – Daring to Differ

by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 13, 2025 | Podcast Episodes

In this lively episode of the Stitch Safari Podcast, I’m celebrating the quirky, personal, rule-breaking world of Idisyncratic Embroidery. This is the space where individuality thrives, where traditions are bent or broken, and where embroidery becomes a deeply...
Dynamic Embroidery – The Power of Scale

Dynamic Embroidery – The Power of Scale

by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 28, 2025 | Podcast Episodes

Today I’m exploring a fascinating dimension of embroidery you might not always consider; in fact, I believe it’s often overlooked, and yet it offers such power. I’m talking about scale. Embroidery is frequently imagined as something small and...
Book Review:  Improv Quilting by Irene Roderick

Book Review: Improv Quilting by Irene Roderick

by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 21, 2025 | Resources

Dancing With the Wall is how Irene Rocerick describes her improvisational, intuitive and spontaneous quilting process that opened a newfound creativity for her. But it’s her relatively new book, Improv Quilting, Dancing With the Wall, published by Interweave in...
Dynamic Embroidery – The Power of Pattern

Dynamic Embroidery – The Power of Pattern

by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 15, 2025 | Podcast Episodes

Welcome to today’s episode of the Stitch Safari Podcast titled, Dynamic Embroidery – The Power of Pattern. This is where design begins to show its personality, verve, and appeal in the simple, or not-so-simple, arrangement of lines and marks that form a...
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