Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
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…
Everyone loves the Bird of Paradise because of it’s unique shape and colors but while it was not a popular design in vintage quilts it is very popular in today’s contemporary quilts. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
After Mie’s deep sea fishing adventure in Kona she wanted a quilt design to remember that day. For Mie and Yoshi may you have many more great adventures. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao (Personal Design)
The Monstera Plant continues to complement Hawaii’s beauty. The large leaves is seen throughout the islands in gardens, parks, yards and also in the lush mountains and valleys. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
The Iris not native to the islands but beautiful in color and style among the native plants of Hawaii. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
We all remember those Keiki Days when our parents would take us on a car ride around the island. If dad started our trip on the west side of the island even before we reached the ocean we would see miles of Pineapple and Sugar Cane Fields, from the Ewa Plain, Waialua, to Wahiawa. Today…
Playing an integral role in Hawaiian culture the bamboo had many uses from storage vessels, musical instruments to bamboo stamps. John created this design to show the simplistic beauty of the bamboo. This pattern is great for the beginner quilter. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
I’m forever blowing bubbles Pretty bubbles in the air They fly so high, nearly reach the sky Then like my dreams they fade and die Fortune’s always hiding I’ve looked everywhere I’m forever blowing bubbles Pretty bubbles in the air In 2007 while at our quilting class at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center John was…