Most Hawaiian Quilts have center Medallions but every once in while some quilts are designed with only a lei/border missing that center piece. Still Beautiful, just a different style. Enjoy Kimi’s amazing Kalo quilt. The Kalo is our Taro plant which we make Poi. Yokohama Quilt Exhibit 2015. Designed by John Serrao. Personal Design, Private Collection
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The Apple Blossoms. A favorite flower worldwide especially in Aomori where it produces over 50% of the apple market in Japan. Designed by John Serrao 45″ x 45″
Alabama was settled in 1702 and officially became a state on Dec. 14, 1819.The Camellia is the state’s designated flower.
My heart belongs to the people of Kanagawa. An area steeped in tradition,where history was made and many of my friends and family reside. The Golden-Rayed Lily for everyone who makes their home in Kanagawa. Designed by John Serrao
Yamagata Prefecture known mostly for its cherries and pears and all fruits sweet and delicious. For our friends in Yamagata, your prefecture flower the safflower. Designed by John Serrao
The Fukui Prefecture where Dinosaurs once roamed but today where the Narcissus blooms throughout the region. For all our friends in Fukui. What a beautiful home you have.
The Miyagi prefecture is considered one of the three most scenic views of Japan and the Bush Clover is their chosen prefecture flower. This quilt was designed for the people of Miyagi.
Located on the island of Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture is another of Japan’s popular tourist destination. It is also the leading producers of mandarin oranges. A design of mandarin oranges for our friends of Ehime.
Toyama Prefecture is located at the center of Japan and is appropriately known as the gateway of the Sea of Japan. In Toyama the tulips blooms reveal their beautiful colors in spring.
Wakayama Prefecture borders Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Mie and is very close to the Kasai International Airport. Known for it’s Mandarin Oranges and especially the Ume it also borders the Pacific Ocean. Designed by John Serrao 45″ x 45″ .jpg)
It was an amazing show. 63 quilts in which 22 were new wall hangings and 1 large size quilt at their first showing. We are happy that the tradition of Hawaiian quilting will continue with these 22 quilting teachers in Japan. I hope to post more of these awesome quilts soon.
Did you know that the Paulownia the flower for Iwate is native to North America. This design is for our friends in the Iwate Prefecture.
Tottori’s Nashi Pearl Blossom amazingly beautiful.
I finally completed all the graphics for the flowers of the 47 Japan Prefectures. My eyes are crossed but the designs came out beautiful. What a talent John has. The Gentian the flower for all our friends in the Nagano Prefecture.
Known as the gateway to Japan because of it’s most southern location in Kyushu Kagoshima Prefecture is also home to the small leaf Azalea. 