Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
Hawaiian Quilts Designed by John. Thank you ladies for allowing me to share your quilts to a larger audience of quilting enthusiasts.
50 +1 State Quilts – 45″ x 45″ Wall Hangings It was a two year project and out of the 50 states 46 and Washington DC were completed and that was a huge accomplishment. Congratulations to all quilters who participated in this quilt show. It was amazing and the feedback from the visitors were overwhelming…
….and it’s beautiful. Even with her busy schedule she still finds the time to create her very own Hawaiian Quilt tradition. While she has already finished several smaller quilts, this quilt leaves a lasting impression because of its dramatic blue colors and the floral design of the Bird of Paradise and Heleconia. The center design…
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…
Sometimes unexpected gifts brings hope when we need it the most and this quilt arrived by mail for Poakalani at a time when she was feeling her worst and needed something, anything to lift her spirits. Poakalani loved this quilt depicting her love for hats and the beautiful Morning Glory blossoms. It brought her great…
John has two grandchildren both girls. The oldest mo’opuna(grandchild) was given John’s favorite Hawaiian name Pomaika’i which means blessed but all the quilters call her Missy, her bestowed upon nickname from her grandmother Poakalani. This quilt was designed by John for Missy…Hearts for a special girl from a very over protective grandfather. Quilted by Aunty Tomiko…