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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 43: Rita Dijkstra

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Rita Dijkstra Ocean Blue (102 x 152 cm), Materials: cotton, silk, organza, angelina. Leaves of silk and organza, with a stem of silk and organza are appliqued on a cotton surface. The leaves are drawn freehand. Angelina is being used sparingly to add some glitter. The surface is intensively…

Artist Interview 31: Milena Radeva

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Milena Radeva in her studio. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Untitled, 2011, 8″ x 8″ discharge, embroidery, branches, yarn, photo: Milena Radeva. Where do you get your inspiration? The Lost World, 2009, 35″ x 50″ collage – digital print on fabric, appliqué, beading. Exhibited in the 2009 Common Thread International…

Artist Interview 22: Birgitta Hallberg

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Birgitta Hallberg Previous World of Threads Exhibitions House in the wood V, 20 x 20 cm Summer’s Night, 35 x 35 cm. woven tapestry. My tapestries are a journey into the mythical and supernatural world, where anything can happen. Why did you choose to go into weaving? Mundtøj, V,…

Artist Interview 20: Gordana Brelih

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Gordon Brelih in her studio. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Circle of Memories 2, 2009, 10″x42″, machine and hand-stitched felt. I begin with an idea and it carries me far into the night. Where do you get your inspiration? The Beast, 2006, stitched bubble wrap machine and hand stitching,…

Artist Interview 18: Rasma Noreikyte

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Rasma Noreikyte Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Omphalos – wall tapestry, 1,05 x0,90cm., 2009, photo: Kristina Zdaneviciute. Each wrinkle is a journey, a moment in time. Detail: Omphalos. Photo: Kristina Zdaneviciute. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text to highlight. Here’s some text…

Artist Interview 1: Ulrikka Mokdad

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Ulrikka Mokdad Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Honours Victim, Ulrikka Mokdad, tapestry. Exhibited in the 2009 World of Threads Festival exhibition Common Thread International Part 1. Honours Victim, Ulrikka Mokdad, tapestry Where do you get your inspiration? Honours Victim, Ulrikka Mokdad, tapestry Tapestry weaving has everything I need to…