Studio DUNN<\/strong>, an award-winning design firm, has created a new line of throw pillows featuring rich New England colors\u00a0in dynamic patterns inspired by traditional American\u00a0heritage\u00a0quilting techniques.\u00a0The pillows are\u00a0beautifully crafted works of art that provide brilliant pops of color to accent seating areas and bedrooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Designer Asher Dunn drew inspiration from the local landscape and his travels in New England when creating the pillows.\u00a0\u201cThere are so many beautiful areas to explore in New England,\u201d\u00a0says Dunn,\u00a0\u201cand I felt challenged by the idea of using textiles and color to convey my memories of a place. I’ve always wanted\u00a0to work with soft goods, and I felt pillows would be an ideal canvas for me to explore this new medium.\u201d With their modern artistry, the pillows\u00a0absolutely achieve Dunn’s desired effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Maritime<\/strong>, created with the boats and ships sailing the coast of Maine in mind.<\/p>\n

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The Shoreline<\/strong>, inspired by the salty ocean and sandy dunes of Cape Cod.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Autumnal<\/strong>, named for the dazzling autumn colors of Vermont.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe color palettes for each pillow were derived from gouache color studies I created during visits to the coastlines, harbors, woods and\u00a0mountains that make up this part of the country,\u201d says Dunn.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cI find this method to be an excellent way of mixing and exploring color variations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dunn worked closely with a small shop in the Midwest to source a 100% cotton fabric for the pillow covers. The fabrics\u00a0<\/span>are hand-dyed using a proprietary process that creates a unique dappled effect, then\u00a0meticulously inspected and chosen for their organic patterning. \u201cLandscapes and seascapes inspired my design for pillows, so I wanted to bring in as much natural texture and pattern as possible,\u201d explains Dunn.\u00a0\u201cThink of the way light catches ripples in the water and reflects on the\u00a0side of a boat, or the foamy lattice left by a wave washing from the shore, or even the briny texture of salt on your skin after swimming in the ocean. For me, the feeling of these elements is captured in the special dyeing process and treatment of the fabric.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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After selecting the fabrics, a local quilter cuts and arranges the geometric pieces, a process done by hand using traditional quilting methods. The sections are then\u00a0expertly\u00a0stitched together.\u00a0\u201cThe craft of quilting has strong roots across the United States, especially in New England,\u201d\u00a0says Dunn.\u00a0\u201cThis area was the heart of the\u00a0textile industry at the turn of the nineteenth century, so quilting was a natural source of inspiration for the design.\u201d\u00a0Dunn\u00a0turned to a local quilters’ guild to connect with artisans who are experts in their craft.\u00a0\u201cI partnered with an\u00a0incredibly talented local quilter to\u00a0sketch ideas, finalize patterns, and explore color and fabric interaction,\u201d\u00a0says Dunn.\u00a0With their distinct fabrics and careful, precise construction, the American\u00a0Heritage\u00a0Pillows showcase high quality quilting techniques and stunning color combinations that truly reflect New England.<\/p>\n

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Studio DUNN, an award-winning design firm, has created a new line of throw pillows featuring rich New England colors\u00a0in dynamic patterns inspired by traditional American\u00a0heritage\u00a0quilting techniques.\u00a0The pillows are\u00a0beautifully crafted works of art that provide brilliant pops of color to accent seating areas and bedrooms.\u00a0 Designer Asher Dunn drew inspiration from the local landscape and his […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43051,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4706,393],"tags":[4893,7476,7475,1272,7474],"yoast_head":"\n