Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
The smaller 45″ x 45″ quilt designs were created during the Quilt Renaissance when quilts were no longer made for the beds and became “Art On The Wall.” This size is also perfect for that special baby.
Because we weren’t at the Honolulu Festival this year our class was given another year to complete their state quilt. The quilts are slowly being completed and every time one gets finished, we are enjoying each and every unveiling. I so love hearing those oohhs’s and aahh’s. Please enjoy Maryland’s State flower quilt the Black-Eyes…
Indiana was settled in 1733 and became a state on Dec 11, 1816. The Peony is the state’s designated flower.
The Apple Blossoms. A favorite flower worldwide especially in Aomori where it produces over 50% of the apple market in Japan. Designed by John Serrao 45″ x 45″
Aloha…. I know it’s been awhile since I wrote on my actual website instead of my Facebook but I have some really amazing patterns to post and share with all of you. We’ve been busy as you can tell by our Facebook but not to busy to introduce new designs in the coming months. Amazing John has…
My heart belongs to the people of Kanagawa. An area steeped in tradition,where history was made and many of my friends and family reside. The Golden-Rayed Lily for everyone who makes their home in Kanagawa. Designed by John Serrao
Yamagata Prefecture known mostly for its cherries and pears and all fruits sweet and delicious. For our friends in Yamagata, your prefecture flower the safflower. Designed by John Serrao
The Fukui Prefecture where Dinosaurs once roamed but today where the Narcissus blooms throughout the region. For all our friends in Fukui. What a beautiful home you have.
The Miyagi prefecture is considered one of the three most scenic views of Japan and the Bush Clover is their chosen prefecture flower. This quilt was designed for the people of Miyagi.
Located on the island of Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture is another of Japan’s popular tourist destination. It is also the leading producers of mandarin oranges. A design of mandarin oranges for our friends of Ehime.
Toyama Prefecture is located at the center of Japan and is appropriately known as the gateway of the Sea of Japan. In Toyama the tulips blooms reveal their beautiful colors in spring.
Known as the gateway to Japan because of it’s most southern location in Kyushu Kagoshima Prefecture is also home to the small leaf Azalea.
Wakayama Prefecture borders Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Mie and is very close to the Kasai International Airport. Known for it’s Mandarin Oranges and especially the Ume it also borders the Pacific Ocean. Designed by John Serrao 45″ x 45″
Did you know that the Paulownia the flower for Iwate is native to North America. This design is for our friends in the Iwate Prefecture.
Tottori’s Nashi Pearl Blossom amazingly beautiful.
I finally completed all the graphics for the flowers of the 47 Japan Prefectures. My eyes are crossed but the designs came out beautiful. What a talent John has. The Gentian the flower for all our friends in the Nagano Prefecture.