Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Block by Block

Always intrigued by quilts and hooked rugs and needlework, I've been focusing lately on the patterns from other cultures and countries that feature similar shapes and patterns as traditional American crafts.



John Robshaw's pillows offer a nice little case study on this subject.  (Are case studies still a thing in the working world?  We did a million of them back when I twisted into pantyhose five days a week.)



Robshaw's handblocked designs have always showcased common shapes, but this latest collection features more embroidery and stitching.

You can find the pillow collection here.





All images courtesy of John Robshaw.
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9 comments:

  1. KarenaMarch 15, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    So gorgeous! Love the colors the patterns, amazing! leave it to Robshaw

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  2. Allison EganMarch 16, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I could not agree more! I am mad for John Robshaw and love the hand made look to these block print pillows! (plus he is lovely in person!)
    Thank you! Allison
    www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com

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  3. My Dog-Eared PagesMarch 16, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I love the second pillow called, Chun. There are just so many wonderful pillows in this new collection. I just bought the Roti Chakra pillow for the seat of a rattan peacock-style chair.

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  4. quintessenceMarch 16, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    These are lovely! I was at a beautiful showroom yesterday that had amazing pillows from Burma with the most exquisite hand-done silk and ikat. Will post soon.

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  5. Style CourtMarch 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I love his "Irrwadi," the graphic red embroidery over blockprint. It's ancient and modern at the same time.

    Seems like lately Vietnamese influences have been popping up in his collection -- nice that he keeps experimenting in different directions rather than remaining static.

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  6. pve designMarch 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    There is something so chic about adding graphic elements to a room which also adds a non-gender zest in the midst of flowers. I myself am loving the black and white patterns.
    pve

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  7. Brillante InteriorsMarch 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I just realized today that you are now a consulting editor for AD. Congratulations! I subscribed again, after many years, because of Margaret Russell and today I received the latest issue. Well done!

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  8. ADGMarch 18, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Just letting you know that I was here.

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  9. Mary Ann PickettMarch 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    So great. I might have a pillow addiction.

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