Rag Rugs - Old into New
Debbie's new book Rag Rugs - Old into New IS NOW AVAILABLE - please click here for more details.
Debbie Siniska
Kirsties Homemade Home Channel 4
Debbie appeared with Kirstie Allsopp talking about and demonstrating her textile work on the second series of 'Kirsties Homemade Home' on channel 4
British textile artist Debbie Siniska lives and works from her home in East Sussex, England. She works with recycled and vintage fabrics to make rag rugs, using traditional hand tools. She also uses the sustainable fibres of sheeps fleece to make felt clothing
Her project 'Creativity in Schools' has run successfully in primary and secondary schools for 8 years, and she holds regular monthly workshops in East Sussex. Debbie also teaches at Colleges throughout the UK, including West Dean College, West Sussex. She is listed on the Crafts Council Register of Makers U.K and is a member of the Sussex Guild of Makers.
Her new book 'Rag Rugs - Old into New'is now available, and was published to coincide with her appearance on channel 4 television on 'Kirstie's Homemade Home' in December 2010. Debbies work has featured in the Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph, and also in the Tate Gallery shop in London.
Debbie sells her work to commission and art shows, and through Open Studio every June.