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Category: Hawaiian Quilting Class

Quilting Class is all about quilting, inspiration and friendship. It’s where we hide from the outside world for just a little while and create quilted memories for family and friends.

Busy Classes But So Much Fun

Posted on March 27, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

 

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Crazy Fun At Saturday Quilting Class

Posted on March 20, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

 

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It Was A Huge Success

Posted on March 12, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

…all because of these amazing quilters.   All of you please take a bow.  You made this the best Honolulu Festival Quilt Show Ever.  Thank you for your help and continued support of the Poakalani Quilting Legacy.  We love all of you and we’re now going to start planning for 2020.  Special Thanks to JTB and…

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The Next Generation of Quilters

Posted on February 25, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

John broke his old record of designing patterns in our Saturday Class.  Six new  45″ x 45″ designs for the next generation of quilters. Great Day and John had a good day. 

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Honolulu Festival March 10, 11

Posted on February 18, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

We have a side room in the quilting class called the “overflow” room. When the main room fills to capacity the “overflow” room is used.  Well, in the past few months we’ve had to use the “overflow” room  We love it that there are so many wanting to quilt Hawaiian.  They age from 9 –…

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Count Down to The Honolulu Festival March 10 & 11

Posted on February 4, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

Another amazing quilt for the Honolulu Festival.  The pattern was designed by John almost 10 years ago and finally quilted by Takako Jenkins.  Na Koa – The Guardian—Symbols of the  Ti Leaf, War Club to the Warriors Helmet. A strong quilt of protection.  Takako John Says thank you.  1/2 Fold, 45″ x 60″.

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Ilima & Maile always a popular design

Posted on January 21, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

…just ask Ali. A personal design by John and wow it’s absolutely beautiful why because Ali did an amazing job with the applique and quilting.

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It’s all in the giving….

Posted on January 14, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

Congratulations Carla who made this amazing wall hanging and cushion top for a fundraising raffle. What an amazing surprise it would be to win one of these.  You’re always giving.  I’m glad you enjoy coming to our classes because we really enjoy having you.

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Those darn empty spaces….

Posted on January 4, 2018July 5, 2023 by Cissy

You can choose to either cut the excess fabric around the edge of the quilt  to make a smaller quilt, or  keep the edge and have an amazing echo quilted border or actually add another design.  I love the new addition to the sunflower quilt.  Great choice Takako.   

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Finding Circles

Posted on December 18, 2017July 5, 2023 by Cissy

So during one of John’s creative moments he designed 6 amazing circular patterns.  I believe they are some of his best designs and many others also agree but during this creative moment he randomly gave away the original designs(I think we have copies, no sure yet)  So it’s always a surprise when someone comes to…

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Hokulea….

Posted on December 4, 2017July 6, 2023 by Cissy

I’ve always wondered how many patterns John created  with the same theme.  The monsterra is always popular, the hibiscus, Heliconia and especially the pineapple but with the recent voyage of the Hokulea… it has now become one of popular designs to quilt.  Tomiko’s (on the left) Hokulea wall hanging. Loving those dolphins in the waves….

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Another Quilt Ready to Applique

Posted on November 29, 2017July 6, 2023 by Cissy

One of John’s circle designs.  Not easy to lay out but when it’s all done WOW.  Great job Hiromi. Plumeria Design.  

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Seeking Enlightenment – The Bodhi Tree

Posted on November 26, 2017July 6, 2023 by Cissy

It is believed that under the Bodhi Tree Lord Buddah received enlightenment, but finding a Bodhi Tree in Hawaii is quite rare.  So John with creative assistance from Doris created this Hawaiian quilt pattern of the Bodhi Tree.  Doris believes that quilting this design will bring her peace and tranquility. An amazing design for an…

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No Class November 18

Posted on November 13, 2017July 6, 2023 by Cissy

…we will see everyone back on November 25. In the meantime enjoy a few quilts from our past Saturday class.  Great ladies and beautiful projects in progress and on their way to becoming heirloom masterpieces.

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Sometimes it’s all about the Quilters “Lucky Charm”

Posted on November 5, 2017July 6, 2023 by Cissy

About a month ago John created a series of circular full size 90″ x 90″ Hawaiian quilt designs.  His intention was to place it on the commercial market for sale but after designing this particular circular Hawaiian Fish Hook pattern he said it’s already spoken for someone special.  So when we were packing for the…

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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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