Author: Cissy
Another amazing quilt by Anne-Marie
Witches and Scarecrows
Another Halloween Quilt ready to be quilted by Kathy. Designed by John Serrao
Basting your top
If you baste your quilt carefully the easier the applique and Don’t forget to baste the large areas of the designs. Basting by Mie.
Te Pito O Te Henua – The Navel of The World – Easter Island
Similar to Trophies, Medal of Honors and Awards we can also honor from which we came through our quilters and their quilts . Thank you Mie for honoring our Polynesian family of Easter Island. Our ancestors were once one in blood, culture and traditions. This quilts was designed by John Serrao and quilted by Certified…
Cherish Our Kupuna
When the years swiftly pass us by and our eyes and hands age with time the amazing quilting ladies of the palace always offer a helping hand for our kupuna. Thank you Naomi of Kobe Japan who is a certified instructor for cutting out “Our” Wilma’s quilt and for all the ladies who took the…
Naoko’s Story
A quilt for a friend who loves those furry friends and their meow’s. Two are in heaven and one is her best friend. Memory quilts of those we cherish. Designed and quilted by Naoko. Reverse applique. Click on the photo to see a close up the quilt. Naoko is one of my favorite quilters. Her…
Quilt Class 03-07-15 Show and Admire…. Quilts ready to be Appliqued
We love when our quilters are home for a short visit and it’s all about Oooh’s and Ahhhh’s. Love these ladies and miss them when they’re not here but they’ve been busy cutting and laying our their larger quilts. So beautiful. All quilts designed by John Serrao EXCEPT that beautiful Red and Blue and Orange…
They Traveled By Ocean and Settled in a New Land Called Hawaii
Quilted by Wilma, Designed by John Serrao 60″ x 90″
Whales in Motion
Whales in Motion – John’s newest Sea life design for our amazing ocean friends. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao The Hawaiian word for whale is “Palaoa” It is also the name of the Hawaiian neck ornament used by the Hawaiian chiefs. The ivory hook on the lei/necklace is called the “Niho Palaoa” because…
Everyone Quilt Has A Story…Especially John Stories
This past Friday was an amazing day for our family. We went to the Hukilau Market Place in Laie to see the unveiling of our great-uncle Tutu Hamana’s statue at the entrance of the Polynesian Cultural Center. Tutu Hamana was known in his hometown for not only his active role in the first Hukilau but…
Where I Live There Are Rainbows
One of my favorite quilts depicting my Hawaii. Palm trees, Canoes and Rainbows. Quilted by Takako Jenkins. Designed by John Serrao 90″ x 90″. Before designing a quilt John always asks the quilter, “What is Your Story” and from there he is able to design quilts depicting a magical place in time, a favorite…
The Paper Pattern
After designing your pattern sometimes it’s a good idea to cut it out on paper first before cutting it out on fabric. That way you can see the full design, double check the size, and also make any changes. When John first started designing he used masking tape to join newsprint paper to the size…
For Valentines Day
The Cupid Quilt, designed and quilted by Sophie Ventura. As you can see there is no symmetrical design, just cupid and hearts placed on a background fabric and than sewn and quilted by machine. Aunty Sophie made this quilt in one day as a gift for her husband. Yes, she made it the day before…
Renovation Update
Renovation Update The renovations of the archives building(where we quilt) is tentatively scheduled to begin in May. Because it’s only for a month(I hope) we will be taking a short break/vacation unless we can find a temporary home during May. So please check my website and Facebook for any updates. Pictured left: The ladies…