The Hawaiian Hibiscus, a favorite quilt design of John’s is seen everywhere you look on the island of Oahu where it’s many species colors an already beautiful landscape. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
Pake Mango – Chinese Mango
The number 88 is considered Good Luck to the Chinese and Chinese Mangoes grows abundantly in the yards of many island homes. A quilt pattern of 88 mangoes makes for good fortune and prosperity in your home. Read about the Bombucha Mango’s http://tastyislandhawaii.com/2010/07/17/bombucha-mango/
Legend of the Ulu
‘Ulu is associated with many Hawaiian myths and legends.Legend traces its origin to a time of famine when Ku, the god of building and war, buried himself in the earth near his home. He later turned into an `ulu tree so that his wife and children would not starve. Ku had told his wife that…
Queen Emma’s Garden
Queen Emma’s Garden in Nuuanu was once filled with Torch Gingers and Shell Gingers. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Before teaching at the Iolani Palace Archives building we were honored to teach for about 13 years at the Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nuuanu. Located in lush…
Na Keiki o Kahakai
The child of the sea…Dolphins and Turtles. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Many tales speak of how the dolphins came to the rescue of many swimmers in distress in our Hawaiian Oceans. Friends to our island people the dolphins are forever loved as a guardian, friend and child of the sea. Read more…
Elsie’s Garden
Heleconia Garden – Inspired by our quilter Elsie who loves to share with us her garden stories and who inspired John to create this pattern. 90″x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Personal Design One of my favorite places to visit when I’m on Hawaii island is the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. After you visit this…
Alena
Part of John’s Native Hawaiian Plants Series The Alena, a native medicinal plant was used as a diuretic for the Hawaiian people and also eaten as a famine food. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao. Kanaha Beach on Maui is home to many things native Hawaiian from plants, insects, birds, fish to corals and…
Pua Aloalo – Hibiscus
Pua Aloalo – Hibiscus – Hawaii’s State Flower and always a favorite design among quilters. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao
Ulu – Breadfruit
The most popular Hawaiian Quilt Design is the Ulu (Breadfruit Design) Many legends are associated with this fruit but for a Hawaiian quilter it is believed that if you make this design first you will not want for anything in life from food to money. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js666-bk8
Helemano
The State flower of Hawaii is the Hibiscus. The most popular fruit in Hawaii is the Pineapple. This design is a combination of Hawaii’s two most favorite things Pineapples and Hibiscus 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js654-bk7
Ohelo Berries
Ohelo Berries are found mostly in Volcano National Park on Hawaii Island. The berry slightly tart to sweet is a favorite among the locals for jellies and Jams and also loved by Hawaii’s State bird the Nene Goose. 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao – Personal Design Legends of the Ohelo Berries…
White Ginger
The White Ginger is my niece’s favorite island flowers because of its sweet smelling scent. 45″ x45″ Designed by John Serrao/js661-bk8 Learn more about Hawaii’s White Ginger. http://www.growhawaii.com/hawaiian_white_ginger_plant_root_more_info.htm
Anthurium
Anthuriums have always been a favorite pattern amongst quilters but don’t be fooled by it’s looks many people have problems with circular designs. Remember one stitch at a time. Tuck and Sew Tuck and Sew to needle turn those rounded edges. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js664-bk8
With All My Heart
With All My Hearts and yes there are a lot of hearts in this design. Hearts of Anthurium. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js670-bk8
Carnation
Back in my younger days we lived for a very short time on Hooulu street in Kailua. Our home was a very small 3 bedroom house which had a short walkway that led from the street to the front door. John who has a passion for flowers planted carnations in front of the walk near…