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
Author: Cissy
Mie’s Great Adventure
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)
Monstera
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
Iris
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
Ko – Sugar Cane
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…
Bamboo
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
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…
Bombax
The drive-way leading up to the Queen Emma Summer Palace is shaded by the Bombax Tree. The furry blossoms are very similar to the Lehua flower. This quilt was designed for that special Summer Home in Nuuanu. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao
Red Ginger
Red Ginger – 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao
Hawaiian Sea Turtle
Hawaiian Sea Turtle 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js671-bk8 Photo from the Sea Turtle Restoration Project. Read more about that amazing project.
Lei Pua Aloalo
Hawaii’s State Flower the Hibiscus. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js637-bk8
Hukilau
Designed after that famous song, The Hukilau… “Oh we throw our nets out into the sea and all the ‘ama’ama come a-swimmin’ to me. Oh, we’re goin’ to the hukilau Huki-huki-huki-huki-hukilau”. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao
Waikahalulu – Liliuokalani Gardens
Waikahalulu – Today known as the Liliuokalani Gardens which was once filled with an abundance of exotic flowers. Red Gingers, Yellow Gingers, Bird of Pradise, Torch Gingers and of course the Heleconia. This quilt was designed for that secret hideaway in lower Nuuanu. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao. My Tutu Correa’s home…
Cherokee Rose
Georgia State Flower – The White Rose designed after the Cherokee’s Trail of Tears Legend. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao Here is great site that talks about the Trail of Tears and the Cherokee Rose http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/LegendOfTheCherokeeRose-Cherokee.htm
Sunflower
Not your typical Hawaiian Flower but a favorite of Cissy, John’s daughter. A Sunflower for a daughter. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao. Did you know they’re are Sunflower fields on Oahu. Click on the link and be amazed. Unreal Hawaii