Hawaiian quilt

Most of you know I spent some time teaching in Hawaii last month! Well, I brought back a solid tan and a new understanding of Hawaiian quilting and it’s origins. I thought I would share what I learned with you :) Hawaiians learned to quilt and sew from the first Christian missionaries. The first Hawaiian quilting circle was held early in 1820 on the decks of the ship Thaddeus with the royal wives of two reigning chiefs in attendance. Prior to the arrival of the missionaries, Hawaiian…

Hawaiian and Appliqué Quilting Patterns, Fabric & Lessons

Say "aloha" to these stylish but simple patterns, inspired by Hawaiian quilts!

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Aloha, This is a brand new Hawaiian Quilt Cushion Cover 16x16. This Hawaiian quilt is hand quilted and hand appliqued. It has a zipper in the back, where you can insert the pillow sham easily. 100% hand appliqeud and 100% hand quilted This quilt is made up of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Which makes it 100% machine washable We hand-washed all of our quilts to ensure material integrity. All of our quilts are all pre-shrunk. This quilt makes a great present for all occasions throughout…

Master quilters Poakalani Serrao and her husband, John Serrao, left a legacy of craftsmanship and beauty while perpetuating this beloved art form. #hawaiian #quilting #hawaii #tradition

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