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Author: Cissy

With All My Heart

Posted on August 25, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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    

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Carnation

Posted on August 24, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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…

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Portuguese Culture

Posted on August 24, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

        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…

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Niihau

Posted on August 23, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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

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Kahili & Fan

Posted on August 22, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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…

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Pua Manu – Bird of Paradise

Posted on August 21, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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

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Mie’s Great Adventure

Posted on August 20, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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)

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Monstera

Posted on August 20, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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  

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Iris

Posted on August 19, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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    

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Ko – Sugar Cane

Posted on August 19, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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…

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Bamboo

Posted on August 18, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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

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OLd Honolulu Stadium

I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles

Posted on August 16, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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…

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Bombax

Bombax

Posted on August 16, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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

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Red Ginger

Posted on August 15, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

Red Ginger – 45″ x 45″  Designed by John Serrao

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Sea Turtle

Hawaiian Sea Turtle

Posted on August 14, 2014July 7, 2023 by Cissy

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.

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Poakalani Hawaiian Quilting Classes

Quilt Class April 2023
Quilt Class April 2023

Classes meet every Saturday  9:30am – 12:00pm at the Higashi Hongwanji Mission in Liliha.   New student fees are $35.00 which includes a 22″ x 22″ Cushion Kit.  Weekly classes are $10.00.  **Please always see updated class schedule above**

Higashi Hongwanji Mission
1685 Alaneo St.
Honolulu, HI

1 block from the Original Liliha Bakery and across from Lanakila School.  Please call Rae at 808-223-6608  or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Cissy

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