Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
Queen Emma’s Garden in Nuuanu was once filled with Torch Gingers and Shell Gingers. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Before teaching at the Iolani Palace Archives building we were honored to teach for about 13 years at the Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nuuanu. Located in lush…
The child of the sea…Dolphins and Turtles. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Many tales speak of how the dolphins came to the rescue of many swimmers in distress in our Hawaiian Oceans. Friends to our island people the dolphins are forever loved as a guardian, friend and child of the sea. Read more…
Heleconia Garden – Inspired by our quilter Elsie who loves to share with us her garden stories and who inspired John to create this pattern. 90″x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Personal Design One of my favorite places to visit when I’m on Hawaii island is the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. After you visit this…
Part of John’s Native Hawaiian Plants Series The Alena, a native medicinal plant was used as a diuretic for the Hawaiian people and also eaten as a famine food. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao. Kanaha Beach on Maui is home to many things native Hawaiian from plants, insects, birds, fish to corals and…
Pua Aloalo – Hibiscus – Hawaii’s State Flower and always a favorite design among quilters. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
The most popular Hawaiian Quilt Design is the Ulu (Breadfruit Design) Many legends are associated with this fruit but for a Hawaiian quilter it is believed that if you make this design first you will not want for anything in life from food to money. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js666-bk8
The State flower of Hawaii is the Hibiscus. The most popular fruit in Hawaii is the Pineapple. This design is a combination of Hawaii’s two most favorite things Pineapples and Hibiscus 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js654-bk7
Ohelo Berries are found mostly in Volcano National Park on Hawaii Island. The berry slightly tart to sweet is a favorite among the locals for jellies and Jams and also loved by Hawaii’s State bird the Nene Goose. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao – Personal Design Legends of the Ohelo Berries…
The White Ginger is my niece’s favorite island flowers because of its sweet smelling scent. 45″ x45″ Designed by John Serrao/js661-bk8 Learn more about Hawaii’s White Ginger. http://www.growhawaii.com/hawaiian_white_ginger_plant_root_more_info.htm
Anthuriums have always been a favorite pattern amongst quilters but don’t be fooled by it’s looks many people have problems with circular designs. Remember one stitch at a time. Tuck and Sew Tuck and Sew to needle turn those rounded edges. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js664-bk8
With All My Hearts and yes there are a lot of hearts in this design. Hearts of Anthurium. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js670-bk8
Back in my younger days we lived for a very short time on Hooulu street in Kailua. Our home was a very small 3 bedroom house which had a short walkway that led from the street to the front door. John who has a passion for flowers planted carnations in front of the walk near…
The “local” culture of the islands is made up of traditions from a diverse group of people from the original Hawaiian inhabitants to the later migrants from Japan, China, Philippines, Korea, Spain, Norway, Puerto Rico, Russia, and of course Portugal. John being half Portuguese was proud of his Portuguese people and…
Niihau’s famous seashells the kahelelani, momi, laiki and kamoa are carefully gathered from Niihau’s beaches and crafted into rare and beautiful leis. This quilt was designed for that rarely seen island, its people and their world class shell leis. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao./js643-bk7 http://www.niihauheritage.org/niihau_artisans.htm
There is a vintage Hawaiian quilt pattern called the Kahili & Fan that was very popular back in the 1930’s. John decided to make a smaller version of that original pattern. The essence of that design is still beautiful and timeless. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js658-bk8 Vintage Quilt – Kahili & Fan/Hawaiian Quilt…