Highly Prized by the Na Alii, the Kings and Queens of Hawaii, the Maile Lau Lii is one of the most treasured lei in Hawaii because of it’s difficulty to acquire and find. Today the maile lei is only given during very special occasions. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js663-bk8
Read more about the maile lei and its connection to Hawaiian culture and legends. Honolulu Star Advertiser, Pacific Island Parks
My Tutu(Grandmother) was a lei seller. Her home was always filled with a variety of flowers and someone was always stringing the blossoms into beautiful leis, but of all the flowers they strung, by far the plumeria was the prettiest because of it’s variety of colors. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js673-bk8
Noname are quilts that are beautiful to look at but the name and type of flower has been forgotten. The true meaning of the design belongs only to the designer. John has several Noname quilts. He would see a plant or flower that he likes, make the design but have no idea what the flower or plant is. He only knows that it’s beautiful and makes for a lovely quilt design. Hopefully one day I’ll find the name of the plant. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js657-bk7
Harry’s Fishing Tale
Fishing with his brothers on the weekends for Harry was a time of relaxing, talking story and brothers kinship. 90″ x 90″ Personal Design by John Serrao
Every Quilt Tells A Story…Harry is the husband of one of our quilters. During quilting class she would always tell us stories how all five brothers would go fishing on weekends or when time allowed when life got busy. Well, many years have gone by and the brothers are older now and are unable to fish as much as they use to but it’s those fond memories of their younger years that they can now reminisce on. This quilt is for Harry a special design request from his wife for a special husband.
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John has several rules when designing, and one of those rules is…NO BIRDS.. Every time John designs a bird for a quilter the quilter eventually moves back to the mainland. So no birds but then a few days ago he came across this amazing orchid, a dove orchid. So he followed his own rule of no birds but instead designed a very beautiful dove orchid. 22″ x 22″ Designed by John Serrao. Click on the photo for more amazing orchids from the thefeaturecreatured.com
Morning Glory – Birthday Flower for the month of September carries the meaning of simple symbols of affection and love that is continually returned.. 22″ x 22″ Designed by John Serrao – Click on the Design for the PDF Pattern
National Symbols of Japan
Found throughout Japan wherever a Shinto shrine exist, the Torii symbolizes the gateway to a Sacred Place. Where only the good and pure may enter. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js646-bk7
Read more about the Torii and it’s meaning by clicking on the photo.
