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Blog Archive: Fibre Artist Interviews

Since the series was launched in 2011, Dawne Rudman and Gareth Bate have been interviewing local, national or international fibre artists. We have published over 137 artist interviews to date. Join us as we create a comprehensive archive of some of the most exciting fibre artists in the world. People have subscribed from 96 countries.

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Artist Interview 35: Laurie Lemelin

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Laurie Lemelin. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Hand & Lock Competition in U.K. – Epaulette detail-Jacket is constructed of silk organza, with embroidered’ patches’ constructed of tea stained gauze, overlaid with crystal organza. All layers are machine stitched and then hand embroidered and beaded. Photographer-John Heineman Where do you…

Artist Interview 14: Pat Burns-Wendland

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Pat Burns-Wendland Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Wisteria, Handwoven and dyed 100% silk 16 shaft pattern long shirt. This piece was a finalist in the 2011 NICHE awards in the US, photo credit: Pete Paterson I’m intrigued by the art of the cave dwellers and the aboriginal art of…

Artist Interview 8: June J. Jacobs

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? June J. Jacobs in studio 2009, photo: Paul Paquet Previous World of Threads Exhibitions June J. Jacobs outside of her gallery The Hand Wave Gallery; owner operator for 29 years, photo: Paul Paquet Where do you get your inspiration? A Winter Thaw, detail, 3 D wall hanging; hand felted wool…