Inspiration

Fogo Island has centuries-old traditions of quilting, knitting, and rug hooking. These skills, born of necessity, have been passed across generations and tell stories of place. A new generation of quilters are taking the mantle and fusing the tradition of an economy of materials with new patterns that imbue a sense of meaning and storytelling in their designs.

Reflection Harbour, designed by Janet Langdon, draws its inspiration from the small wooden boats that were once the workhorse of the inshore fishery: the punt.

On days when the ocean is flat calm, punts on the water create a seamless outline of their wooden structure and their reflection that gives it the appearance of a single entity. This design carries forward our history of the inshore fishery and portrays a common view on our island – boats at home in the water.

Fabrication

The complex quilt is made on Fogo Island and Change Islands by quilters with decades of passion and experience. The colours and patterns of the cotton material will vary as materials can be vintage or new remnants. All quilts come with a tag embroidered with the name of the maker who designed and crafted it.

A bespoke option is available for those who want to be a part of the design process in selecting textiles and stitching. Upon receipt of your package, simply select your quilt's colour family, colour tone, weight, and a custom embroidered label. After receiving your selections, a member of our team will be in touch with you to finalize your fabric choices and discuss any further customization options to create your own one-of-a-kind heirloom quilt.