Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani & Co.
… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
They come from near and far. Different cultures and ideas but we all have one thing in common the love for quilting. The Hawaiian quilters of Poakalani & Co. perpetuating a fragile art and culture.
This week my employer invited the Poakalani quilting class to showcase “Ulu” design quilts for the kickoff of the “Aloha United Way” annual fundraiser and of course I accepted. I accept these small exhibits for several reasons. It showcases the beautiful quilts that are handsewn by our amazing quilters, and they need to be shown…
It’s been our tradition that every quilt show we participate in a new T-Shirt is designed and if you’re a long-time quilter with the Poakalani class you’re probably the owner of several “T-Shirt’s of Many Colors.” This past class I saw several quilters wearing Poakalani shirts from the many different quilt shows we’ve been in…
Memories were made, friendships were created but most of all… sharing our passion of Hawaiian quilting to quilters from all over the USA and Canada is what made this cruise memorable. Mahalo Nui to Karen Brown from Just Get It Done Quilts who initiated the idea; Ray and John from RGE Travel who made it…
Did you know that when our na kupuna started to learn and quilt in Hawaii they only made the larger king and queen size quilts. Today there are so many sizes to choose from, while most beginner quilters prefer to learn on the smaller 22″ x 22″ quilts many quilters today love the 45″ x…
and magic happens. ” The Hawaiian Quilting Ladies” of the Palace. Here you go ladies a link to the photo to download.
Due to Hurricane Lane the Iolani Palace will be closed until Monday. Everyone please stay safe. We’ll see all of you next week. Enjoy a few pictures of our amazing quilters.
Sometimes thinking out of the box brings about some amazing designs. John’s designs usually range from the traditional to the whimsical. While I love anything he designs it’s the whimsical that makes me pause, admire and smile. This amazing Octopus Tree design is given its unique characteristic by Pat Gorelangton. While John always makes the…
…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…
Real Proud of our family of quilters on Oahu and in Japan for one of the best Hawaiian Quilt Exhibits. Thank you for taking care of us in Yokohama and thank you for your gift of aloha the “Olympic Quilt.” Cut and basted in Japan, appliqued on Oahu and returned and quilted in Japan….
You all look the same. Beautiful