Indiana was settled in 1733 and became a state on Dec 11, 1816. The Peony is the state’s designated flower.
Hawaiian Quilting A Labor of Love
No one said it was going to be easy but when all is done it’s going to be an amazing quilt.
Just crazy well done…
Only one week to baste and applique next prepping for quilting….
Step 2 – Cushion top done next step quilting a larger wall hanging.
Yes, the next step is working on a larger quilted piece. I was happily surprised when the Woodrose pattern was the design of choice for the next project. The flower is found throughout Hawaii and a favorite among the many locals. Can’t wait to see it completed.
50 State Hawaiian Quilt Wallhanging Illinois – Violet
Illinois was settled in 1720 and became a state on December 3, 1818. The violet is the state’s designated flower. Designed by John Serrao. 45″ x 45″
Ikumi’s Dove Orchid Hawaiian Quilt
John doesn’t design birds because every time he designs a Hawaiian quilt with birds the quilter, John likes to say, flies or moves back to the mainland. So no birds and no leaving but he designs orchids even dove orchids breaking that kapu. Congratulations Ikumi for a beautiful quilt. I hope you quilt with us…
Quilted Lei
Most Hawaiian Quilts have center Medallions but every once in while some quilts are designed with only a lei/border missing that center piece. Still Beautiful, just a different style. Enjoy Kimi’s amazing Kalo quilt. The Kalo is our Taro plant which we make Poi. Yokohama Quilt Exhibit 2015. Designed by John Serrao. Personal Design, Private…
Apple Blossoms
The Apple Blossoms. A favorite flower worldwide especially in Aomori where it produces over 50% of the apple market in Japan. Designed by John Serrao 45″ x 45″
JS7045 – Malie O Koolau – The Peace of the Koolau’s
The Pali Lookout gives you an amazing view of the Koolau Mountains on the Windward Side. Below these mountains Hoomaluhia Gardens with its variety of floral beauties of the Monsterra, Heleconia, Torch Ginger and Hibiscus is a great place to find calming peace. 90″x 90″ – Queen/Full Size Designed by John Serrao
The 50 States and DC….45″ x 45″ Patterns
Aloha…. I know it’s been awhile since I wrote on my actual website instead of my Facebook but I have some really amazing patterns to post and share with all of you. We’ve been busy as you can tell by our Facebook but not to busy to introduce new designs in the coming months. Amazing John has…
No Class July 16. Sorry I hate when this happens.
No Class July 16. Everyone please mark you calendars. We will return on July 23. Yes, I’m sad too but until then enjoy this amazing wall hanging quilted by awesome Susan. The Dogwood.
NO Class June 11 Kamehameha Day
No Class June 11th – It’s Kamehameha Day. Classes Resume on June 18th and don’t forget it’s our Summer Potluck bring a dish and let’s enjoy. Class to 11:00am – and then lunch.
G7 Craftswomen Symposium 2016 Tokyo, Japan
So honored and humbled to be chosen to represent the USA at the Crafts Women Symposium in Tokyo, Japan. I had an amazing time and so was excited to be among such beautiful and talented women. Please click on the photo for a link about the Symposium and be amazed. The G7 Craftswomen – Giovanna…
NO Class April 16…
Aloha Quilting Family and Friends. Just a short note. No class April 16. The room is being used by the palace so we’ll be back to class on April 23. … and because we have a day off….22 quilters will be “Painting With A Twist”. Something different other than quilting. It should be fun.
Quilting Class Change of Venue 03-12-16
One more day until our Quilt Exhibit at the Honolulu Festival. Our regular quilting class will change from the Iolani Place to the Honolulu Festival Poakalani Exhibit Area from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Hope you can make it. Parking is $10.00 for the Festival so park at the Ala Moana Center and walk over. Hope to…