The coral reef was home to many species of fish especially the He’e and Uhu(Parrot Fish) Unfortunately it was also an easy food source for the hungry Hawaiians. This quilt was designed for those days of spear fishing among the many coral reefs of the Hawaiian Islands. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao Personal…
Category: 45″ x 45″ Quilt Designs
The smaller 45″ x 45″ quilt designs were created during the Quilt Renaissance when quilts were no longer made for the beds and became “Art On The Wall.” This size is also perfect for that special baby.
Pua Okika
Because of Hawaii’s ideal climate the islands are now a major center for commercial orchids farms and also popular are orchid patterns for Hawaiian quilts. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js675-bk8
Kukui Nut
Symbolizing strength and light the Kukui Nut is an invaluable tree to the Hawaiian People. From the oil and nut which lite the Hawaiian homes to the roots and leaves which were used for medicinal purposes as well as dyes. The Kukui Nut tree also graces many tourist with it’s nutty leis….
Mamo – Yellow Lehua
There were two types of Mamo patterns when my Tutu Correa quilted back in the 1920’s. Sometimes the Mamo represented the beautiful Yellow Lehua Blossoms and sometimes the Mamo bird known for it’s yellow feathers and used to make the feather capes for Hawaii’s Na Alii. This quilt is for the fragile Yellow Lehua Blossoms….
Pua Rose
When Poakalani was a little girl she asked her grandmother, ” Where do babies come from?” and her grandmother told her that they found her underneath the Rose Bush in the front yard. From that time Poakalani loved roses especially that Rose bush in her front yard. This quilt was designed for those days of…
Pink Ginger
The Pink Ginger like the Red Gingers are seen throughout the islands, changing Hawaii’s Landscape into tiny mini-gardens. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrrao/js655-bk7
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
White Ginger
The White Ginger one of my nieces 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…
Portuguese Culture
The “local” culture of the islands is made up of traditions from a diverse group of people from the original Hawaiian inhabitants to the later migrants from Japan, China, Philippines, Korea, Spain, Norway, Puerto Rico, Russia, and of course Portugal. John being half Portuguese was proud of his Portuguese people and…
Niihau
Niihau’s famous seashells the kahelelani, momi, laiki and kamoa are carefully gathered from Niihau’s beaches and crafted into rare and beautiful leis. This quilt was designed for that rarely seen island, its people and their world class shell leis. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao./js643-bk7 http://www.niihauheritage.org/niihau_artisans.htm
Kahili & Fan
There is a vintage Hawaiian quilt pattern called the Kahili & Fan that was very popular back in the 1930’s. John decided to make a smaller version of that original pattern. The essence of that design is still beautiful and timeless. 45″ x 45″ Designed by John Serrao/js658-bk8 Vintage Quilt – Kahili & Fan/Hawaiian Quilt…
