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Hosted by Australian textile artist, Cathy Jack Coupland, this fortnightly podcast is an informative Then the Stitch Safari Podcast is for you.

Are you interested in embroidery, techniques, art, design and history? Starting right at the very beginning with one of the most important innovations known to man - the development of a needle, thread and weaving, leading to their navigation across the world. Cultures developed their own expressive use of stitch and design, leading to a unique level of creativity and traditions. Yet, even after a

ll this time, we still use a needle and thread - something our ancient forebears would probably still recognise. Following on comes the use of stitch as decoration and embellishment. Just look at the magnificent work of Opus Anglicanum and The Bayeux Tapestry - a unique narrative embroidery still in existence from Medieval times, depicting the Battle of Hastings. I meander further through history, investigating numerous topical issues as they arise. Tune in, subscribe, download and enjoy each episode. It's really a never-ending journey. I can't wait for you to join me. Cathy Jack Coupland
Australian Textile Artist

09/11/2025

This is the perfect time to begin ordering and assembling those gift ideas for loved ones, family and friends, well before the Christmas rush sets in.

I'll explore thoughtful gifts to delight stitchers from traditional hand embroiderers, through to creative machine embroiderers and experimental textile artists.

Fill this festive season with artistry that reminds you of connection, creativity and joy - all centred around the use of a simple needle and thread - one of the oldest tools known to man.

Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/christmas-gift-g…-textile-artists/

13/10/2025

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 personal language of expression.

Rules, patterns and expectations become blurred with stitches finding themselves wandering every which way, where colour choices are meant to surprise or challenge and where compositions tend to make you want to stop and think.

Join me as I explore four embroidery artists who break rules or use a technique unexpectedly, but to my mind, that only enriches and enhances the world of embroidery as they explore and develop.
Listen Here: https://stitchsafari.com/
Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/idiosyncratic-em…daring-to-differ/

28/09/2025

Embroidery is frequently imagined as something small and delicate, nestled in a hoop or stitched onto clothing, and that's all well and good. But by turning embroidery into something monumental or, conversely, something tiny, an artist can help create a sense of dynamism in their work.

Join me as I explore the hidden opportunities available to embroidery artists simply by utilising the power of scale.
Listen here: https://stitchsafari.com/
Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/dynamic-embroide…e-power-of-scale/

21/09/2025

My overall impression of this book is one of inspiration and knowledge coming from someone who understands colour and design and the processes that work to create unique quilt art.
Read my full review here: https://stitchsafari.com/book-review-impr…y-irene-roderick/

15/09/2025

Whether man-made or naturally occurring, pattern suggests rhythm, repetition, and energy that have the power to move our eyes, stir our emotions, and tell stories that go far beyond the surface.From ancient cultural motifs to bold contemporary designs, pattern can transform embroidery into something alive and dynamic.

In this episode, learn how to invest in the aesthetics of patterns to create beauty, harmony, and visual rhythms in your designs, providing a sense of order and structure that can help make designs more understandable and meaningful.
Podcast: Whether man-made or naturally occurring, pattern suggests rhythm, repetition, and energy that have the power to move our eyes, stir our emotions, and tell stories that go far beyond the surface.

From ancient cultural motifs to bold contemporary designs, pattern can transform embroidery into something alive and dynamic.

In this episode, learn how to invest in the aesthetics of patterns to create beauty, harmony, and visual rhythms in your designs, providing a sense of order and structure that can help make designs more understandable and meaningful.
Podcast: https://stitchsafari.com/podcast/
Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/dynamic-embroide…power-of-pattern/

01/09/2025

Contrast creates visual interest, emphasis and clarity in a design that can guide the viewer's eye, separate information, and make certain parts of the design stand out from everything else. It can make your work pop, sparkle and sizzle, creating the difference between nice and wow.
Join me as I explore ways to add contrast to your embroidery art, offering current embroidery artists for you to research.
Contrast can transform your work from the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/dynamic-embroide…ower-of-contrast/

11/08/2025

This episode of the Stitch Safari Podcast is the first in a series entitled 'Dynamic Embroidery'. Embroidery is an art form that adheres to the same practices, principles and devices as all other art forms - and that's exactly what I want to demonstrate with this Dynamic Embroidery series. And the first in this amazing series deals with the Power of Texture.
Listen here: https://stitchsafari.com/podcast/
Show Notes here: https://stitchsafari.com/dynamic-embroide…power-of-texture/

29/07/2025

This is a unique space where abstraction encourages us to look beyond what we see, to feel the artist's expression of emotion and imagination formed by using fabric, techniques involving a needle and thread and a whole bucketload of intuition.

What does abstraction in embroidery mean? How do artists use stitches as their expressive tools? Who are some of the artists working in this arena of embroidery, and what ideas are they exploring? Finally, how can you begin to embrace embroidery in your unique creative journey?

Join me now as I explore this complex yet highly expressive world of abstract embroidery.

Show Notes and Podcast: https://stitchsafari.com/abstract-embroidery/

14/07/2025

In this episode, I'm travelling to exotic India, where embroidery isn't simply decoration; it's devotion to a long and fascinating heritage, as told through the Lehenga, a tale of elegance and timeless beauty.
Whether you're a textile artist, an embroiderer, a lover of fashion or simply curious about the art that clothes us, join me in this episode as I explore the exquisite world of India's embroidered Lehengas.
Listen Here: https://stitchsafari.com/podcast
Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/the-lehenga-indi…at-its-very-best/

01/07/2025

What happens when one lets go of convention, yet still retains strong connections with beauty and craftsmanship? We can still utilise symbolism and fine work to explore and disrupt norms by using non-traditional materials, aggressive motifs, unusual threads and unconventional imagery, making textile and embroidery art one of the most interesting artistic genres to explore for the up-and-coming while maintaining craftsmanship.
Join me as I explore how bridal couture is honouring yet redefining tradition.
https://stitchsafari.com/the-subversive-bridal-gown/

11/06/2025

This is the episode where fabric and thread meet imagination. Can a needle and thread truly be used to trick the eye? Is it magic or simply sleight of hand? For centuries, artists and embroiderers have been playing games with our minds to suggest that what we see might just represent something else. The thing is, these illusions are still in use today.
In today's episode of Embroidery Illusion: Distorting the Senses, I'll explore the fascinating worlds of trompe l'oeil, shading, dimension, shadow work, transparency and perspective as they are used in the art of embroidery.

Show Notes: https://stitchsafari.com/embroidered-illu…rting-the-senses/

26/05/2025

So why do people fall in love with embroidery, and what keeps them hooked? We know it's a sensory experience that's soothing and engaging, allowing personal creativity free rein. But embroidery is also a learned skill, one that can be successfully self-taught, providing a sense of accomplishment and confidence-building. It's continuous learning and curiosity that sparks further innovation, still able to offer a connection with our past and an appreciation of the artistic heritage of embroidery.
In this episode, I explore the connective power of passion and curiosity in embroidery through the stories of five fascinating embroiderers who have followed their own paths to create unique textile art.
Listen here: https://stitchsafari.com/podcast/
Show Notes:
https://stitchsafari.com/the-connective-p…ty-in-embroidery/

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