Amy started with us only a few months ago with a friend. Her friend stopped coming after only two weeks but that didn’t stop Amy from continuing the class. She’s enjoying her new passion.
…the Tradition Continues
we’re finally back at the Iolani Palace and the ladies are continuing an amazing tradition. … Yes the ladies also quilt Bed Runners.
We’re BACK at the Iolani Palace starting July 27 9:30am- 12:00pm
We want to thank the Ohana Market Place for opening their doors to us while the Kanaina Building was under renovations. It was an amazing five months were going to miss the ono food and music but we’re happy to be home.
NO Class May 11
…see all of you back at class on May 18 at the Ohana Market Place. Have A Happy Mother’s Day.
Honolulu Festival 2019
After a computer crash and website crash I’m finally back on-line. There were tears at first but We did it! Thank you to the Poakalani Ohana who came on Friday to blow up beds, set up lattices and hang quilts. It was a beautiful show and one of our best. Then everyone came back on…
Celebrate With Us….March 9 & 10
Happy Anniversary… Honolulu Festival for 25 amazing years of culture, art and entertainment. We’re always so excited and grateful to be part of this wonderful event. Everyone please come by and visit with our amazing quilters and their quilts. All the Hawaiian quilts being shown are designed by our prolific quilt designer John Serrao (1934-2018).
Our New Temporary Home – The Ohana Hale Marketplace
Sunday Quilting
We meet one Sunday a Month at the Iolani Palace Kanaina Building but the rules are you’re either cutting, laying out, basting or prepping your applique top piece for quilting. Four hours spent which we’ve titled as laying out the BIG ONE, the larger Queen/King Size quilt. It’s enjoyable, exciting and memorable. Please enjoy a…
We’re Moving…Temporarily
…while our quilting room in the Kana’ina Building on the grounds of the Iolani Palace is being renovated. They say it’ll be only for two months and we should be back in April. So please join us at our new temporary location at the Ohana Market Place who is graciously making room for us starting…
Still Sharing The Tradition
Yes, it’s been over a month since I’ve updated my website. The business of a new job and many minor mishaps has made it difficult for me to connect with all of you and for that I apologize. December has been overwhelming for us with emotions from missing John to our amazing Christmas Party and…
You can tell one story or many stories
…on a quilt. Don’t let the large patterns scare you off you also have a choice of making smaller squares which eventually can be joined to make a larger quilt. This quilt designed by John tells of the many medicinal plants used by the Hawaiians for their ailments. They too had their doctors of medicine. …
Planning ahead…Mark your calendar.
PaRTy, PaRTy, PaRTy, Yes please mark you calendars. December 8 is our annual Christmas Party From 10:00am-1:00pm. Let’s take a break from class and celebrate friends and family. Don’t forget to bring a Potluck Dish and Grab Bag Gift no more than $20.00. Now please enjoy this amazing ….it’s a half fold quilt pattern designed…
Mahalo – Class Starts back up this Saturday November 10
Saturday was an amazing day. We finally laid to rest my dad, kumu John at the family plots in Oahu Cemetery. He is now with mom. Thank you to my amazing family the Serrao’s, Kaleohano’s, Changs, Correa’s especially Aunty Jojo and Uncle David who was there for us. They held our hands while we planned…
Thank you Nina Wu from the Star Advertiser for honoring John.
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/10/28/hawaii-news/master-quilt-designer-leaves-legacy-of-love-for-the-art-form/?HSA=9134d34090fe8b473d27f3a11b0bd6f4ac83d9f2
Let’s Celebrate – An Amazing Man
Let’s celebrate the Life of John F. Serrao Sr. Saturday November 3. Oahu Cemetery Chapel 9:00am Services 10:30 Burial To Follow Let’s also celebrate the continuation of his quilting class.