Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
The most popular Hawaiian Quilt Design is the Ulu (Breadfruit Design) Many legends are associated with this fruit but for a Hawaiian quilter it is believed that if you make this design first you will not want for anything in life from food to money. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js666-bk8
The State flower of Hawaii is the Hibiscus. The most popular fruit in Hawaii is the Pineapple. This design is a combination of Hawaii’s two most favorite things Pineapples and Hibiscus 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js654-bk7
The White Ginger is my niece’s favorite island flowers because of its sweet smelling scent. 45″ x45″ Designed by John Serrao/js661-bk8 Learn more about Hawaii’s White Ginger. http://www.growhawaii.com/hawaiian_white_ginger_plant_root_more_info.htm
Anthuriums have always been a favorite pattern amongst quilters but don’t be fooled by it’s looks many people have problems with circular designs. Remember one stitch at a time. Tuck and Sew Tuck and Sew to needle turn those rounded edges. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js664-bk8
With All My Hearts and yes there are a lot of hearts in this design. Hearts of Anthurium. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js670-bk8
Back in my younger days we lived for a very short time on Hooulu street in Kailua. Our home was a very small 3 bedroom house which had a short walkway that led from the street to the front door. John who has a passion for flowers planted carnations in front of the walk near…
The “local” culture of the islands is made up of traditions from a diverse group of people from the original Hawaiian inhabitants to the later migrants from Japan, China, Philippines, Korea, Spain, Norway, Puerto Rico, Russia, and of course Portugal. John being half Portuguese was proud of his Portuguese people and…
Niihau’s famous seashells the kahelelani, momi, laiki and kamoa are carefully gathered from Niihau’s beaches and crafted into rare and beautiful leis. This quilt was designed for that rarely seen island, its people and their world class shell leis. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao./js643-bk7 http://www.niihauheritage.org/niihau_artisans.htm
There is a vintage Hawaiian quilt pattern called the Kahili & Fan that was very popular back in the 1930’s. John decided to make a smaller version of that original pattern. The essence of that design is still beautiful and timeless. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js658-bk8 Vintage Quilt – Kahili & Fan/Hawaiian Quilt…
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
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
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