… and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao
In Hana the Papaya Trees grows tall, very tall. The flowers reaches out from it’s center and branches out. John created this design to remember the Papaya Trees that grows in the remote and beautiful town of Hana. Pattern 90″ x 90″ Designed by John Serrao Take A Trip To…
Traditionally you never drew a Hawaiian Quilt pattern with more than one type of flower or plant in the design. Like Mealii Kalama, one of Hawaii’s most renown quilter and designer said,” God never intended for two types of flowers to grow from the same root”. But John being kolohe(rascal) told Mealii that it’s okay…
The symbol of hearts and roses has always been associated with Love, Valentines Day and of course the month of February. John designed this quilt in honor of the month of February as part of our Holiday Series. Pattern: 45″x 45″ Designed and Copyright by John Serrao Learn how to say Happy Valentines Day in…
Memory quilts are those that are designed about a special memory that one holds dear. This pattern was created when John was reminiscing about the old days and diving among the reefs on the North Shore of Oahu. From the eels, to the turtles and manta ray memories of old, like a picture taken in…
Quilting at the Kanaina Building on the grounds of the Iolani Palace has always been the best part of our class and we are so lucky to have called this our home for over 10 years. From the Ti Leaf plants that graces the royal grounds to the tall majestic palm and Monkey Pod trees…
