Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
Originally designed for the beginner quilters. A smaller design to learn the first steps in Hawaiian quilting. Not to large to overwhelm you but a perfect size to fine tune your stitches before working on your larger masterpiece.
We have available a large selection of cushion patterns in our quilting classes and we try to encourage our students to choose patterns that symbolizes the culture and history of Hawaii. We’ll go through many designs such as the Ulu(Breadfruit), Ti Leaf, Kukui Nut, Mokihana, Ginger, Monsterra and even Sea Life designs but many of…
Certain colors, scents, flowers and even songs evokes memories of days gone by and for me the plumeria blossoms brings back memories of my hula days and my Grandma Serrao’s home on Kam IV Road. Grandma’s property was home to an abundance of plumeria trees that was picked daily and taken to her lei shop-…
Did you know that Hawaii has only two seasons. Unlike our mainland states who have the four seasons of Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring Hawaii has only two seasons, a wet season from November to March and a dry season from April to October. These days I believe we’re all between two new seasons, before…
Sometimes finding the straight path toward your passion is never easy. Be strong and preserver your success is right around the corner. This is what Poakalani always believed. Born with only a right hand she learned to applique and quilt by watching her grandmother quilt during her quilting circles. Her passion led her to teaching…
John always spoke of everyone having an inner light and inner light that makes us shine as good parents, amazing co-workers, dependable siblings, and even Hawaiian quilters. How is your light shining during this difficult time. A few ways we can make our light and everyone’s light shine:Go out only when you really need to…
It’s been two weeks since our last class and Tuffy and I are hoping everyone and their families are home safe and healthy. Yes, we would rather be at quilting classes but until the Covid-19 situation gets better classes are on hiatus. So today we leave you with this memory of our mom Poakalani who…
…okay not so blue but oh so warm. Humidity in the islands these past few weeks have been record breaking. So put your quilting aside and applique is the name of the game. Our Bible Series with patterns of flowers mentioned in the Bible and found throughout the regions where Christianity was born. …In the…
Quilt Designing is always about what inspires you and your story. 6 years ago John created the Cushion/Wall hanging pattern book called the Bible Series, inspired by the flowers and places of the bible. These patterns were designed as a reflection of hope, peace, love and charity to everyone who quilts its design.
This flower brings back wonderful memories of my grandparents home where the bachelor buttons lined the sidewalk that led to the front porch. 22″ x 22″ Designed by John Serrao
Plant a Ulu(Breadfruit) tree at the birth of a child so it will have enough food his whole life. One of many legends associated with the Ulu Tree and that is why many quilters start with the Ulu design first before all others. 22″ x 22″ Designed by John Serrao …
Many people find comfort in verse and song whiles others in quilting. So when you combine what inspires you and your quilting passion surprising things happens. Sometimes the designs not only shows your quilting talent but what gives you breath. 22″ x 22″ Designed by John Serrao Expand your creativity in design by creating the…
Birth Flower for the month of December the Narcissus symbolizing loyalty and generosity. Other Birth Month Flowers can be found on the Free Cushion tab. Designed by John Serrao
Birth Month Flower for the month of November, the Chrysanthemum symbolizing Love and Truth 22″ x 22″. Just click on the design to get your free pattern. Other Birth Month Flowers can be found on the Free Cushion Tab.
Birth Flower for the Month of October the Marigold symbolizing fierce and undying love. 22″ x 22″ Just click on the design to get your free pattern. Other Birth Month Flowers can be found on the Free Cushion Tab.
John has several rules when designing, and one of those rules is…NO BIRDS.. Every time John designs a bird for a quilter the quilter eventually moves back to the mainland. So no birds but then a few days ago he came across this amazing orchid, a dove orchid. So…