Known as the gateway to Japan because of it’s most southern location in Kyushu Kagoshima Prefecture is also home to the small leaf Azalea.
和歌山県Wakayama Prefecture – Ume Blossom
Wakayama Prefecture borders Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Mie and is very close to the Kasai International Airport. Known for it’s Mandarin Oranges and especially the Ume it also borders the Pacific Ocean. Designed by John Serrao 45″ x 45″
Color Matters – Quilting Class 11-07-15
or does Color Matter – Traditionally it was always a dark color on a white or light background. Then with availability of more colors and fabrics the colors of quilts became more bright and vibrant. Today we use printed fabrics and batiks. Whatever the color choices are it never changes the patterns/designs their stories and…
Just Had to Share….. The Amazing Kumu’s Back in 2003 at a Design Workshop…
You all look the same. Beautiful
Aloha Margaret for sharing your completed Kapapohopoho “Crazy Quilt” its beautiful.
Featuring the many designs of John Serrao.
Congratulations to the Poakalani Ohana Quilters in Japan
It was an amazing show. 63 quilts in which 22 were new wall hangings and 1 large size quilt at their first showing. We are happy that the tradition of Hawaiian quilting will continue with these 22 quilting teachers in Japan. I hope to post more of these awesome quilts soon.
Pat’s Secret Quilt – Amazing
Designed and Quilted by Pat, Another masterpiece using the Hawaiian Method of Reverse Applique. A secret because today is the first day we saw it. I’m loving this.
Leilani’s Garden is Blooming
After several weeks of delay Kay was finally able to layout her full size quilt. Designed in honor of her mom Leilani. So do you like it plain or with the flowers blooming in their vibrant colors?
Enough with the Prefectures….
Another beautiful quilt by Pat… An amazing quilter and designer.
岩手県 Iwate Prefecture – Paulownia
Did you know that the Paulownia the flower for Iwate is native to North America. This design is for our friends in the Iwate Prefecture.
鳥取県 Tottori Prefecture – Nashi Pearl Blossom
Tottori’s Nashi Pearl Blossom amazingly beautiful.
長野県Nagano Prefecture – Gentian
I finally completed all the graphics for the flowers of the 47 Japan Prefectures. My eyes are crossed but the designs came out beautiful. What a talent John has. The Gentian the flower for all our friends in the Nagano Prefecture.
埼玉県Saitama Prefecture – Primrose
One of my favorite ladies, Kumu Susie who lives in Saitama where the Primrose is their prefecture flower also one of my favorite flower.
秋田県 Akita Prefecture – Fukui Butterbur
Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry dominate the economy of Akita and the Fukui Butterbur is their designated flower. Designed by John Serrao
静岡県 Shizuoka Prefecture – Tsutsuji Azalea
The Tsutsuji loved and admired worldwide. Known to most as the Azalea this prefecture flower is for our friends in Shizuoka.