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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.

Artist Interview 41: Lizz Aston

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Lizz Aston Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Optical Lace Repeat, 2011, 27.5cm h x 29 cm w x 5 cm d, Paper, free-motion embroidery, Thread, konnayaku starch, burn-out. Photograph: Lizz Aston Optical Lace Repeat – detail 2, 2011, 27.5cm h x 29 cm w x 5 cm d, Paper,…

Artist Interview 34: Emily Jan

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Emily Jan at the Redpath Museum, Photo: Ted Tucker, © 2011 Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Cape Buffalo, shown at Paxton Gate Gallery, San Francisco, as part of words once spoken (solo show), 2010, 50″ x 28″ x 36″, materials: hog gut, reed, zip ties, resin Warthog, shown at…