Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry dominate the economy of Akita and the Fukui Butterbur is their designated flower. Designed by John Serrao
Author: Cissy
静岡県 Shizuoka Prefecture – Tsutsuji Azalea
The Tsutsuji loved and admired worldwide. Known to most as the Azalea this prefecture flower is for our friends in Shizuoka.
佐賀県 Saga Prefecture – Camphor Flower
The camphor tree grows big and strong but the flowers are dainty and small. For our friends in the Saga Prefecture. Like the Camphor tree this quilt symbolizes long life, strength and like the tiny flowers unexpected happy surprises.
高知県 Kochi Prefecture – Yamamomo
Some people call it the Mountain Peach but it’s known more for its fruit than it’s petal-less flower. For our friends in Kochi Prefecture here is your Hawaiian Quilt Design for your Yamamomo.
熊本県 – Kumamoto Prefecture- Gentian
To all our quilters from the Kumamoto prefecture your designated flower the Gentian. A beautiful flower that makes a very beautiful Hawaiian quilt design. 45″ x 45″
Sneak Peek – Yokohama 2015
Thank you Kumu Yuko for letting us have a sneak peek of your quilt to be displayed in the Yokohama 2015 Na Kupulau Poakalani Quilt Exhibit. So beautiful. Whales and Fishes. It’s going to be an amazing show. I can’t wait.
広島県 Hiroshima Prefecture – The Oleander
The Oleander found worldwide especially in Hiroshima where it’s their designated flower.
宮崎県 – Miyazaki Prefecture – Spider Lily
After much research it was a nice surprise to find out that sometimes we’re not all that different. For our friends in the Miyazaki Prefecture their designated flower the Hamayu was our Queen Emma’s favorite flower the Spider Lily.
山口県 – Yamaguchi Prefecture – Natsumikan
It has been a long, hot and humid summer. Counting down the days until we leave for Yokohama. I’m hoping it will be much cooler there than here in the islands. 92 degrees at 7PM but seeing friends and family in October will be a welcomed journey. To our friends in the Yamaguchi Prefecture…
島根県 – Shimane Prefecture – Mountain Peony
Yes, we’re going to Yokohama, Japan on October 11 for an amazing quilt exhibit from October 14-19. 21 Certified Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt Instructors will be showcasing their quilts in this Hawaiian Quilt ONLY quilt exhibit. All the quilts are designed by John and of course some from Tutu Correa. We’re excited and to show our appreciating John has…
Linda’s New Adventure
Linda’s next project. The Breadfruit-Ulu design. Hopefully it will live up to its tradition of bringing prosperity to one’s home. Design by John Serrao
The Amazing Pat….
Note from Pat: Here’s the latest…it’s called a “reverse” quilt because the pattern is actually cut from the top fabric, sort of like a silhouette, rather than the pattern being cut, then sewn on top of the fabric (sorry, I probably didn’t explain things too clearly, haha). At any rate, this is more difficult…
Everthing is coming up Tulips
Lorraine’s and Tomiko’s Tulip quilts waiting to be appliqued and quilted. Designed by John Serrao
Tomiko’s Lily Pond
Tomiko’s Lily Pond – A combination of Echo Quilting, Definitive Quilting and those beautiful Moa Waewae(Chicken Feet) Stitch. Tomiko is an amazing quilter, quilt instructor and hanai sister and her quilts are always a masterpiece of design.
Linda’s Poinciana
Great Job Linda….. First for completing an amazing quilt and second for using the color black. You brave soul. The Poinciana tree is found through-out the islands. They brighten the roadways and parks with their bright multi-colored blossoms.