Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
50 +1 State Quilts – 45″ x 45″ Wall Hangings It was a two year project and out of the 50 states 46 and Washington DC were completed and that was a huge accomplishment. Congratulations to all quilters who participated in this quilt show. It was amazing and the feedback from the visitors were overwhelming…
We returned to the Honolulu Festival after a year hiatus, and it was memorable. We were able to showcase 45 of the 50 state quilts, new quilts just made this past year as well as past popular quilts. We’re so proud of the quilters and all they accomplished this past year. Please visit our gallery…
Kau ke kaha i ka uluna. The head rests upon the pillow. All the work is done and there is nothing more to worry about. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau 1616 The Aloha ʻUlu quilt is finished and was mailed to the Boston Museum of Arts. It arrived safely in the hands of Jenn. It was an honor…
E kaupē aku no i ka hoe a kō mai. Put forward the paddle and draw it back. Go on with the task that is started and finish it. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau 319 John always had a saying. “My designs, patterns are just lines on a paper, until a quilter gives it life and breathes their…
ʻAʻohe ʻulu e loaʻa i ka pōkole o ka lou. No breadfruit can be reached when the picking stick is too short. There is no success without preparation. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau 213 The Hawaiian quilt is often called a “Labor of Love, it is a gift of patience and love. It takes nine months to even…