It’s been a busy year so again sad to say there will be no class on August 5 and we’ll see everyone back on August 12. But I’ll leave you with this amazing applique by Susan. Ti Leaf design with a floating lei ready to be quilted.
Adapting to change is never easy. Traditionally all Hawaiian quilts were made for beds. In the early 1900’s if you were going to learn to make a Hawaiian quilt you actually started with a larger bed size quilt. (Hence the many unfinished closet quilts)It was only during the 1970’s when a few quilt designers(including John) finally adapted and created quilt patterns for the smaller cushions and wall hangings. Today with many changes to home decors many people are now completing their homes and bedrooms with bed runners which has now become another standard size of patterns for the commercial market. Congratulations Pat 🙂 for the amazing Bed Runner for one of your commissioned clients. So Beautiful. Anyone wanting a commissioned quilt or hoping to finally complete a closet quilt contact Pat for some really amazing quotes. http://poakalani.net/quilts-pat/
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It was a nice surprise to see Ikumi at class on Saturday. She was homesick for Hawaii and we’ve been missing our Ikumi. She shared her next quilt of Whales swimming in the ocean below the Makapuu Lighthouse. Her design and it’s beautiful. Great Job Ikumi. Glad you came home for a short visit.
…until then enjoy this new Hawaiian quilt prepped for applique. Design by John Serrao
Thank you Hiromi for making a special trip to our class so we can admire your completed queen size quilt the “Cup Of Gold”. So beautiful and the colors reminds me of those days in the 60’s and 70’s when the Hawaiian quilt colors were bold and strong.
And the Hulia Ano Exhibit… what a great day. 3 quilts on display.
Bird of Paradise
Tomiko lives in Kobe, Japan and we had the amazing opportunity to meet 20 years ago when she first started attending Poakalani’s Hawaiian quilting class when we were teaching at the Queen Emma Summer Palace. I am honored and humbled to call Tomiko my sister of the heart. She is one of the best appliquer and quilter of Hawaiian quilting. She is also known for her binding and unique quilting lines that she uses to enhance her quilts. If you ever have a chance to take classes from her you can say you are learning from one of the BEST.
Many Hawaiian quilts tell stories of legends, births, favorite flowers, and even historical events. Some conveys hope. This quilt was designed and quilted by my sister of the heart for John who is going through some difficult health issues. Designed with some elements of the Sumo Yokozuna wrestlers attire it’s Kumu Kimi’s wish that it will bring hope and healing to John. Thank you Kumu Kimi for such an awesome gift of the heart and may it not only ease his pain but comfort his soul.
More commissioned quilts by Pat.
… and John would say, “They breathe life and spirit into my designs.”
NO Class June 10, Kamehameha Day Parade. A day to celebrate our Hawaiian”ness” in parades, Fairs and fun. Everyone have a great day and see all of you on June 17, 2017 for our Summer Potluck…. Remember to join the party bring an “ono” dish to share. Starts promptly at 10:00 “ish”.
Loving Barbara’s stenciled center giving the quilt a more attractive middle. 
We had an amazing time laying out this beautiful quilt for a fellow quilter. A great day in many ways. Designed by John.
Maybe it’s the beauty of those large distinctive leaves that makes it a very popular Hawaiian quilt pattern. Only five months into to 2017 and John has already designed over 10 Monsterra designs. All beautiful. Enjoy Jeannie and Chiyo.
Congratulations Mary for completing your turtle table runner. Loving those turtles…..
Congratulations to Maluhia for completing Aunty’s Chrysanthemum Closet Quilt. Generations old and lovingly mended and quilted. Vintage Design Applique by Aunty and Quilted by Maluhia. So Beautiful.
