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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 79: Leisa Rich

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist: Leisa Rich Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Undue Growth, 2011, free motion machine embroidered, dyed, rolled (Leisa Rich) Where do you get your inspiration? Urchin, 2006, rolled and hand embroidered (Leisa Rich) Urchin (detail), 2006, rolled and hand embroidered (leisa Rich) Why did you choose to go into fibre…

Artist Interview 45: Marjolein Dallinga

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Marjolein Dallinga Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Skin 2, 2011, 220×200, Marjolein Dallinga, wool felted hand dyed Where do you get your inspiration? Skin 3, 2011, 220×200, Marjolein Dallinga, wool felted hand dyed So now I could paint with fibre. Why did you choose to go into fibre art?…

Artist Interview 23: Hilary Rice

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Hilary Rice. Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Overcoming Fear (detail image), 2010, 22.5″ (h) x 22.5″ (w) Overcoming Fear, 2010, 22.5″ (h) x 22.5″ (w), Materials: Hand dyed silk; Commercial textiles; Pewter; Painted Heat Away stabilizer; Various threads and metallic cord; Mounted on fabric wrapped wooden frame, Techniques: Collage;…

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 16: Joanne Young

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Scrapyard Couture by Bertolt of Kitchener, assorted fabrics, paper pulp, wire, found object, wrapping, appliqué hand stitching, 14″x22″x14″, 2011, photo: Joanne Young Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Scrapyard Couture by Bertolt of Kitchener, detail, Joanne Young Detail: Scrapyard Couture by Bertolt of Kitchener, assorted fabrics, paper pulp, wire, found object,…

Artist Interview 15: Allyn Cantor

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Allyn Cantor Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Caverns and Corridors Where do you get your inspiration? Deliverance, 38″ x 48″ I realized that textile techniques could be used to create art rather than just being applied to design or function. Why did you choose to go into fibre art?…

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 7: Dagmar Kovar

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Artist Dagmar Kovar Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Artist Dagmar Kovar Silence 4, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Where do you get your inspiration? Silence 5, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Silence 1, wool, silk, photo: John Tamblyn Why did you choose to go into fibre art? Detail: Roses, silk,…