Back in Tutu’s days they used large quilting frames they called horses today we use 14″ quilting hoops because our homes are smaller and the hoops are more portable.
- Honolulu
Hawaii Quilt Guild.The Hawaii Quilt Guild (HQG), also known as Na Po`e Humukuiki O Hawai`i, was founded in 1984, with the purpose of preserving the traditions, culture and history of quilting, and to promote the knowledge and understanding of the art of quilting through
continuing education services for members and public education activities. Since that time, the Guild has grown to exceed 120 members, not only on Oahu, but also throughout the outer islands, U.S. mainland, and foreign countries.
- HAWAII ISLAND
- Volcano Quilt Guild – Big Island Volcano Village on the Big Island of Hawaii. Meets 6:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Wed. evenings of the month. We are a “loose” group of about 15. Some do Hawaiian quilting. The rest do everything else imaginable. We love visitors and new members. We’ve done field trips, challenges, Project Linus, shows, and a group quilt. Our favorite part of each meeting is “show and tell”. Mostly we support women and their creativity. For more information call Kilauea Kreations at (808) 967-8090.
- Ka Hui Kapa Apano O’Waimea P.O. Box 2631Kamuela, HI 96743 Meets 9:00 last Saturday of the month at St. James Church Hall – Waimea. Organized July 1972. The objectives of the organizations are To preserve, perpetuate and encourage interest in the arts and culture of Hawaii, particularly in the filed of Hawaiian quilting. To unite all members in the bond of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding. For More Information: Club Secretary, P.O. Box 1284, Kamuela,Hi 96743. Cyndy (808) 938-5728
- Mauna Kea Quilters was started in 1997. We welcome you to join us for our monthly meetings on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to Noon in the meeting room of the Thelma Parker Memorial Library. We always have a business meeting, show and tell and some kind of workshop or demo. Mauna Kea Quilters’ Guild P.O. Box 2249 Kamuela, HI96743 (808)937-2159
- Aloha Quilts of Kona – This group meets informally on the THIRD Saturday of each month beginning at 9:30 a.m., except December, at Queen Emma Center, Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua. Bring a lunch, ideas for projects, show and tell items, something to work on, a sewing machine (with extension cord) if you wish. Be there or be square – or both! Open to everyone, including new members, novice quilters, or “old hands.” Call Eileen at (808) 328-8027 or Trudy at (907) 831-0834 for details and driving directions.(Information derived from Quilt Passions Website https://www.quiltpassions.net)
- Kauai -Lihue
Kauai Quilt Guild. We have about 50 members who pay $25 annually in dues. We meet on the second Sunday of the month (except July and December) from 1 to 4 pm at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School in the cafeteria. Our meetings combine a planned workshop with opportunities for fellowship and sharing for both members and visiting guests. We strive to help preserve our diverse quilt heritages and traditions, to promote an appreciation for fine design and workmanship, to present educational workshops and demonstrations, and to participate in quilt projects that will be of service to our community. Contact Stephanie Buckingham at mikestephb@yahoo.com for more information.
- Maui
Kahului, Maui. The Maui Quilt Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month in Kahului. Write to The Maui Quilt Guild, P.O. Box 330291, Kahului, HI 96732 for more information