Playing an integral role in Hawaiian culture the bamboo had many uses from storage vessels, musical instruments to bamboo stamps. John created this design to show the simplistic beauty of the bamboo. This pattern is great for the beginner quilter. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
I’m forever blowing bubbles
Pretty bubbles in the air
They fly so high, nearly reach the sky
Then like my dreams they fade and die
Fortune’s always hiding
I’ve looked everywhere
I’m forever blowing bubbles
Pretty bubbles in the air
In 2007 while at our quilting class at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center John was thinking back to the Old Stadium which was located on King Street and the Shriner’s Football Game. One of the songs that was sung by the crowds was the Dean Martin song I’m forever blowing bubbles. So while singing and reminiscing of the old days he designed this quilt of the island flowers in their own bubbles. The Anthurium, Plumeria, Hibiscus, Pua Kenikeni, Orchids and Carnations. 108″ x 108″ King Size Pattern. Designed by John Serrao (Personal Design)
Single Color or Muti-Color? This quilt is definitely for the I LOVE APPLIQUE crowd.
The drive-way leading up to the Queen Emma Summer Palace is shaded by the Bombax Tree. The furry blossoms are very similar to the Lehua flower. This quilt was designed for that special Summer Home in Nuuanu. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao
Red Ginger – 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao
Sea Turtle Restoration Project
Hawaiian Sea Turtle
45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js671-bk8 Photo from the Sea Turtle Restoration Project. Read more about that amazing project.
Hawaii’s State Flower the Hibiscus. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js637-bk8
Designed after that famous song, The Hukilau…
“Oh we throw our nets out into the sea and all the ‘ama’ama come a-swimmin’ to me.
Oh, we’re goin’ to the hukilau Huki-huki-huki-huki-hukilau”.
45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao
Waikahalulu – Today known as the Liliuokalani Gardens which was once filled with an abundance of exotic flowers. Red Gingers, Yellow Gingers, Bird of Pradise, Torch Gingers and of course the Heleconia. This quilt was designed for that secret hideaway in lower Nuuanu. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao.
My Tutu Correa’s home was very near to Waikahalulu Falls. In fact today I live right next door to this legendary place. My mother would tell us that if you have the “sight” sometimes you could see the wahine mo’o (mermaid) siting on the rocks brushing her long hair. My mom would also tell us that Tutu would also warn the boys not to swim in that famous water hole because the wahine mo’o loves boys. Today records show that only the male gender has ever died at Waikahalulu Falls.
Georgia State Flower – The White Rose designed after the Cherokee’s Trail of Tears Legend. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao
Here is great site that talks about the Trail of Tears and the Cherokee Rose http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/LegendOfTheCherokeeRose-Cherokee.htm
Not your typical Hawaiian Flower but a favorite of Cissy, John’s daughter. A Sunflower for a daughter. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao.
Did you know they’re are Sunflower fields on Oahu. Click on the link and be amazed. Unreal Hawaii
In Hana the Papaya Trees grows tall, very tall. The flowers reaches out from it’s center and branches out. John created this design to remember the Papaya Trees that grows in the remote and beautiful town of Hana. Pattern 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
Take A Trip To Hana Maui
http://www.mauiinformationguide.com/road-to-hana.php
Years ago we were invited to Hana Maui to share with the residence Hawaiian Quilting. Advertisement for the show were posters pinned to the Bulletin Board at the Post Office and the Hasegawa General Store and of course aunty calling cousin calling sister and so forth. We taught Hawaiian Quilting and Designing for two days at one of the most beautiful spots in Hana, Ala Kukui. If you ever have a chance to visit Hana please visit Ala Kukui a place where ohana and aloha still exists.
Traditionally you never drew a Hawaiian Quilt pattern with more than one type of flower or plant in the design. Like Mealii Kalama, one of Hawaii’s most renown quilter and designer said,” God never intended for two types of flowers to grow from the same root”. But John being kolohe(rascal) told Mealii that it’s okay for him to design many flowers on one quilt because he was of mixed race. (Half Hawaiian/Half Portuguese) . Thus, the old tradition while important John sometimes designs quilts that brings together many flowers and plants to be displayed on one quilt. This quilt is not for the beginner and will challenge any quilter BUT when complete it will be a show stopper.
Pattern: 90″x 90″ Designed by John Serrao (Personal Design)
