House of Quinn is a design practice creating small-batch collections of quilts, textiles and unique objects for abode and dwelling.  

Objects with a sense of place and function, that are reflective of our daily rituals and which become part of our personal collections.

Simple luxuries for every day.

Founded by Julius Arthur in 2016, House of Quinn is a place for exploration in craft, making and design by using traditional techniques and fundamental making practices to cultivate contemporary design narratives onto familiar objects.

Julius’s work is grounded in uncomplicated materials and processes and inspired by an abstract view of the places and things around us. Growing up in Cornwall, memories of childhood and a sense of home and belonging intersect in Julius' work. Assembled from cloth, paper and materials at hand, Julius finds joy in the process of creating with stitching, painting and print.

Quilts have become a staple motif in Julius' work. A way of combining materials, connecting through stitch and exploring shape, form and line. The connection between canvas and practical objects blurs the boundaries between art and function and the idea that objects used, bear meaning through their connection with the day-to-day.

Process

The collections range from original textiles works and quilts, fine art prints and handmade objects created in small runs. Each collection is Inspired or informed by a central narrative, either manifesting in individual one-off items, or series of work developed over a period of time. 

Julius’s takes a considered approach to making and design by working with traditional craft techniques and applications, Using consciously sourced, reclaimed textiles and cloth to create objects that will last and be cherished.

All of the items have been made by hand in-house or by working with local makers to hand finish each piece.  The fabrics and materials used, are sourced from local suppliers, markets, deadstock fabrics, vintage textiles and certified sources and we are always looking for ways to utilise any studio waste by either reusing it or giving it to other makers to create with.

Julius Arthur is a designer, artist and maker who holds a Masters of Design in Fashion Design and Business Studies from the University of Brighton.

He has exhibited work with Toast, Seasalt, Hole & Corner and The New Craftsmen, as well as being featured in international press publications such as Elle Decoration, Living Etc and Kinfolk.

Exhibitions & Work

Modern Art Hire - An Act of Making (2021)

Kieokorai - Japan - (2021)

Toast - New Makers programme (2019)

The Studio - London Design Fair (2018) 

Animal, Vegetable, Mineral -The New Craftsmen (2017)

The Festival of Quilts (2017) 

Collaboration & commissions

Craft, making and design are all about collaboration and working with people in new and interesting ways. House of Quinn takes on commissions for clients, exhibitions and projects, creating special items and working with clients one-to-one to design unique objects for homes and space. Please do reach out if you wish to discuss or commission work.

Learning and teaching

House of Quinn is a place for learning, development and experimentation. I run a series of creative workshops, sharing and teaching quilting and textiles skills. To find out more about upcoming workshops, head over to our events page. If you are interested in setting up a workshop or want to discuss workshop or learning opportunities get in touch via our contact page.