Part of our 10 Year Anniversary Design Reissue, the Grandfather Quilt was one of the earliest quilt patterns Laura designed and part of the first collection that Vacilando launched with in February 2015. To celebrate a decade of Vacilando and our favorite quilts from the past ten years, this limited edition design will only be available during the month of February.
“For as long as I can remember, my grandfather was a tinsmith. He had a garage full of traditional tools used to stamp, shape and mold sheets of tin into beautiful wall sconces, pendants, bowls and mobiles.
My parent's house was full of pieces he's made, but I noticed this decorative painted tin panel tucked away on a shelf. The pattern, inspired by a traditional Native American design my grandfather had seen in Santa Fe, screamed "QUILT ME!". So I did.
Keeping the tradition of craft alive, whatever craft it may be, is a huge part of why I love quilting. Mastering a craft, especially one that has been passed down through generations as part of your culture, is what keeps that culture rich and connected with its history and its future.”
Part of our 10 Year Anniversary Design Reissue, the Grandfather Quilt was one of the earliest quilt patterns Laura designed and part of the first collection that Vacilando launched with in February 2015. To celebrate a decade of Vacilando and our favorite quilts from the past ten years, this limited edition design will only be available during the month of February.
“For as long as I can remember, my grandfather was a tinsmith. He had a garage full of traditional tools used to stamp, shape and mold sheets of tin into beautiful wall sconces, pendants, bowls and mobiles.
My parent's house was full of pieces he's made, but I noticed this decorative painted tin panel tucked away on a shelf. The pattern, inspired by a traditional Native American design my grandfather had seen in Santa Fe, screamed "QUILT ME!". So I did.
Keeping the tradition of craft alive, whatever craft it may be, is a huge part of why I love quilting. Mastering a craft, especially one that has been passed down through generations as part of your culture, is what keeps that culture rich and connected with its history and its future.”
