Debbie Rudolph is a textile artist whose personal research collection is deeply rooted in the heritage of British fibre arts. Since being reintroduced to spinning four years ago by the Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, she has been profoundly influenced by the exploration of British fleeces, natural fibres, and raw locks. Debbie is captivated by the entire journey of yarn production, from the initial sorting of a raw fleece to the final twist of the hand-spun yarn.
Her recent work includes a fascination with spinning yarn from linen flax, which she has used to create a collection of tapestries. This process has been a liberating experience for Debbie, allowing her to weave purely aesthetic pieces that are not restricted by the practical requirements of functional materials. By integrating these fibres, she preserves the rustic warmth and strength inherent in the fleece, bridging the gap between regional materials and slow, traditional hand-weaving methods.
Her available works, including the Homespun Locks & Yarn and Woodland Wool series, can be viewed at her online shop.