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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 130: Dorothy McGuinness

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work: Previous World of Threads Exhibitions After your first attempts, how did you progress? Icosahedron, watercolor paper, acrylic paint, waxed linen thread, 2014, 10 x 10 x 10″, diagonal twill woven basketry, sewn rim, Photo: Ken Rowe Threshold, watercolor paper, acrylic paint, waxed linen thread, 2014, 16 x 10 x 6″,…

Artist Interview 11: Amy Bagshaw

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Amy Bagshaw Previous World of Threads Exhibitions I have spent much of my life deep in the Northern Ontario forests. Where do you get your inspiration? Unravel and Thaw (Penelope’s Shroud), 2006, Burlap, multiple video projections, chair, rug, bucket, ice, Stony Brook, NY Why did you choose to go…