July 2017 - Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.

All Shapes and Sizes

Posted on July 30, 2017May 31, 2023 by Cissy

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)…

Makapuu Lighthouse

Posted on July 26, 2017May 31, 2023 by Cissy

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.

No Class July 15. Class resumes on July 22 At The Palace

Posted on July 14, 2017May 31, 2023 by Cissy

…until then enjoy this new Hawaiian quilt prepped for applique. Design by John Serrao

Hiromi’s Cup Of Gold

Posted on July 3, 2017May 21, 2023 by Cissy

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.