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…
Month: October 2014
Pua Melia – Plumeria
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…
Noname
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…
Harry’s Fishing Tales
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…
Dove Orchids
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…
Morning Glory – Birthday Flower for the Month of September
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
Torii & Cherry Blossoms- The Gateway
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…