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Category: Design First

Almost a forgotten step in Hawaiian quilting Hawaiian quilt designing has once again become a significant step in making a Hawaiian quilt due to the diligence and talent of John Serrao. When our kupuna’s first started to quilt Hawaiian it was the design that told their story. The design was either inspired by dreams, memories of days long forgotten, hope for a bright future, and even favorite places and people. After the design was drawn on paper and sometimes directly on the fabric only then was it cut out on fabric. Prior to the resurgence of Hawaiian Quilting in the 1970’s everyone used old patterns to make their quilts and the important step of quilt designing was forgotten until a few quilters including John Serrao went back to the old style of Design First. Today John is known for his one-of -a kind new Hawaiian quilt patterns. It still is inspired by a quilters dreams, hopes and memories. It all tells a story. Enjoy the designs of John Serrao.

Kahili and Fan

Kahili & Fan Quilted by Barbara

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Cissy

It took several years but Barbara finally completed her Kahili & Fan Quilt.  A vintage quilt pattern from the Caroline Correa Collection.  Traditional colors, beautiful design, fine quilting and applique stitches.  Congratulations.  

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Another Color Test

Posted on October 28, 2017May 31, 2023 by Cissy

Today at quilting class I assisted Dianna from Arizona in laying our her Coral and Fish design by John Serrao.  She was unhappy with her colors of Peach on a very light Peach and had preferred a blue backing.  I also preferred a blue backing so we scrambled in class and came back with two…

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2017

Posted on December 22, 2016May 21, 2023 by Cissy

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year and for all of our loyal quilters I uploaded to the Poakalani Stores all 50 states and Washington DC 45″ x 45″ State flower wall hanging patterns. They are beautiful. John did some really amazing designs.  Stay safe and see you in 2017.

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富山県Toyama Prefecture – Tulips

Posted on January 1, 2016May 21, 2023 by Cissy

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.  

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Poakalani Hawaiian Quilting Classes

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 cissy@poakalani.com for more information.

Cissy

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