Quilting at the Kanaina Building on the grounds of the Iolani Palace has always been the best part of our class and we are so lucky to have called this our home for over 10 years. From the Ti Leaf plants that graces the royal grounds to the tall majestic palm and Monkey Pod trees…
Author: Cissy
Popo Lehua O Mokaulele – Lehua of Mokaulele
Caroline Correa Vintage Collection. Pattern 90″x 90″ I don’t know about you but I love this pattern. Like most vintage patterns the design comes directly off the bias and straight. Beautiful clean and simple lines.
Heleconia Liliha
Flowers were a common theme for Hawaiian Quilt Designs. The Heleconia with its strong sturdy flowers graced the Hawaiian islands with its many varieties and colors but this quilt was designed for the many Heleconia’s found in the Liliha area of Honolulu Pattern: 90×90 Designed by John Serrao
Awapuhi Ulaula – Red Ginger
The Red Ginger flower found EVERYWHERE in the islands explains why it’s a popular Hawaiian Quilt Design. For the quilter it’s those long lines that makes this a great quilt for beginners. Pattern 90″x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
Outrigger Canoe
Years ago while traveling to Jacobs Pillow in Massachusetts we had the opportunity to go canoeing on one of the many lakes in the area. Upon reaching the lake and preparing to board the canoe we saw that a major part of the canoe was missing, THE OUTRIGGER. We Hawaiians have Outriggers on our canoes…