We always tell our quilters, it’s not just the design but also the choice of colors and quilting lines that gives the quilt its life and spirit. This quilt by Mitsue is one of my favorites not only because it’s green(um my favorite color) but by using a white background the designs just popped off the quilt. Simple in design with such soothing and relaxing colors. Designed by John Serrao. Quilted by Hawaiian Quilt Instructor Mitsue Toi.
It only takes 5 days of traveling on the Mainland for me to start missing my island home. Hawaii doesn’t have the amazing four seasons, especially Winter and Fall like the mainland, but we have that nonstop floral blossoms blooming year round, every day rain or shine. This quilt was designed for Hawaii’s Sunny Winter Gardens. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
Another favorite design of John’s because of it’s long lines and simple uncomplicated beauty, the Heleconia comes in various colors and perfect for the larger floral arrangements. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js672-bk8
Heleconia Garden – Inspired by our quilter Elsie who loves to share with us her garden stories and who inspired John to create this pattern. 90″x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Personal Design
One of my favorite places to visit when I’m on Hawaii island is the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. After you visit this amazing garden it will be your favorite too. All you floral photographers bring extra batteries for your camera’s.
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.
Flowers were a common theme for Hawaiian Quilt Designs. The Heleconia with its strong sturdy flowers graced the Hawaiian islands with its many varieties and colors but this quilt was designed for the many Heleconia’s found in the Liliha area of Honolulu
Pattern: 90×90 Designed by John Serrao
