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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 136: Jacqueline Royal

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work: Portrait of Jacquelyn at the World of Threads Festival 2014, photo: J. Szot Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Los Angeles 1, canvas, wool, 2011, 15″ x 10″, needlepoint, photo: J. Szot I was challenged by the idea of the juxtaposition of two such diverse art forms… How did the idea…

Artist Interview 93: Pilar S. Coover

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Pilar Sans Coover. Photo: Robert Coover. The Meeting Point, 30 in H x 72 in W, 1979. Wool, cotton and silk threads on needlepoint canvas. Photo: Abar Color Labs. Where do you get your inspiration? Papageno, from the Magic Flute Series, 26 in H x 25 in W, 1981.…