The camphor tree grows big and strong but the flowers are dainty and small. For our friends in the Saga Prefecture. Like the Camphor tree this quilt symbolizes long life, strength and like the tiny flowers unexpected happy surprises.
Category: Prefectures
高知県 Kochi Prefecture – Yamamomo
Some people call it the Mountain Peach but it’s known more for its fruit than it’s petal-less flower. For our friends in Kochi Prefecture here is your Hawaiian Quilt Design for your Yamamomo.
熊本県 – Kumamoto Prefecture- Gentian
To all our quilters from the Kumamoto prefecture your designated flower the Gentian. A beautiful flower that makes a very beautiful Hawaiian quilt design. 45″ x 45″
広島県 Hiroshima Prefecture – The Oleander
The Oleander found worldwide especially in Hiroshima where it’s their designated flower.
宮崎県 – Miyazaki Prefecture – Spider Lily
After much research it was a nice surprise to find out that sometimes we’re not all that different. For our friends in the Miyazaki Prefecture their designated flower the Hamayu was our Queen Emma’s favorite flower the Spider Lily.
山口県 – Yamaguchi Prefecture – Natsumikan
It has been a long, hot and humid summer. Counting down the days until we leave for Yokohama. I’m hoping it will be much cooler there than here in the islands. 92 degrees at 7PM but seeing friends and family in October will be a welcomed journey. To our friends in the Yamaguchi Prefecture…
島根県 – Shimane Prefecture – Mountain Peony
Yes, we’re going to Yokohama, Japan on October 11 for an amazing quilt exhibit from October 14-19. 21 Certified Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt Instructors will be showcasing their quilts in this Hawaiian Quilt ONLY quilt exhibit. All the quilts are designed by John and of course some from Tutu Correa. We’re excited and to show our appreciating John has…