Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
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.
Renovation Update The renovations of the archives building(where we quilt) is tentatively scheduled to begin in May. Because it’s only for a month(I hope) we will be taking a short break/vacation unless we can find a temporary home during May. So please check my website and Facebook for any updates. Pictured left: The ladies…
Quilts in progress and some of the awesome ladies.
To Everything There Is A Season especially those closet quilts that have sat for years waiting to be dusted off , re-introduced and completed. Today Doris surprised me by showing up at class with her Hibiscus quilt completely appliqued and ready for quilting. After 15 years in the closet this hibiscus quilt will finally begin…
The Poakalani Family wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas and an amazing New Year. …and to all of our quilters thank you for an unbelievable year. From our March Quilt show at the Honolulu Festival to our daily classes everyone has been only kind and wonderful. Thank you for helping us…
Yuko I just had to post your photo from Facebook to my website. Bored on Molokai but look at those amazing Hawaiian Quilt Pillows. They are beautiful. You need to open a shop. Yuko originally from Japan now lives with her husband on Molokai Island. She is a Poakalani Certified Instructor and amazing friend.
Prior to 1972 only large Hawaiian Quilt patterns could be found. When you attended your first quilting class a large queen size pattern and even king size patterns was your first introduction to Hawaiian quilting. In 1972 John and Poakalani decided to design smaller patterns for the beginner quilter. Inspired from the larger quilt patterns from Poakalanis grandmother the…
Cherry Blossom Quilt by Certified Instructor Kimi Kumagai shows another type of Contemporary Hawaiian quilting technique called reverse applique. While reverse applique is used in traditional Hawaiian quilting to accent flowers and leaves in this quilt it is only reverse applique that is shown. The Beautiful Cherry Blossoms slowly falling under the evening sky. Designed…
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted but if I’m not posting I’m doing a lot of work behind the scenes . First congratulations to Pat on her awesome orchid quilt. Second, I’ve also added Pat’s Quilt Gallery under Quilt For Sales if anyone is interested in purchasing a Made In Hawaii Quilt….
The Monkey Pod trees with its large umbrella canopy can easily be found in Hawaii’s parks shading the locals and tourist from Hawaii’s hot sun. The most famous monkey pod tree is of course the Hitachi Tree located in Moanalua Gardens while less famous but beautiful trees can be found at Iolani Palace, Nuuanu…