Hawaiian quilts traditional

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…

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

... and Exploring the Art of Hawaiian Quilt designing with John Serrao

I've had several people express that they'd love to make an Hawaiian quilt, but feel they do not have the time or skill. So, I wante...

I’m beginning to think that’s Pat’s motto is , Challenge Yourself. She’s always challenging herself to do more, climb higher, make the impossible…ha!. Yep make the i…

Here's how to hang a quilt as wall-art with tips from crafters, including sewn sleeves, clamps, and self-adhesive strips.

"Hawaiian Appliqued quilt base on Hawaiian style, Anthurium Hawaiian style quilt, Flamingo Plant Tropical Quilt, Quilt for sale handmade ✿ ABOUT THIS QUILT ✿ This is a Custom, Made-to-Order Handmade quilt (The photos shown are just examples). Fabric shown here may no longer be in stock, therefore I'll substitute something similar. -Featuring a stunning handmade appliqued Hawaiian inspires quilt, I will personally create for you a one-of-a-kind quilt in Queen size about 86 x 110 inches or 94…

Prepping your large quilt for quilting by layering your backing fabric, batting and top fabric can be overwhelming. Take your time and by using the grid basting procedure it will stop your ba…