Another amazing quilt for the Honolulu Festival. The pattern was designed by John almost 10 years ago and finally quilted by Takako Jenkins. Na Koa – The Guardian—Symbols of the Ti Leaf, War Club to the Warriors Helmet. A strong quilt of protection. Takako John Says thank you. 1/2 Fold, 45″ x 60″.
Category: 45″ x 60″ Quilt Designs
The 45″ x 60″ was designed to fit into a babies crib. Today we use them as wall hangings and quilt throws.
Ilima & Maile always a popular design
…just ask Ali. A personal design by John and wow it’s absolutely beautiful why because Ali did an amazing job with the applique and quilting.
It’s all in the giving….
Congratulations Carla who made this amazing wall hanging and cushion top for a fundraising raffle. What an amazing surprise it would be to win one of these. You’re always giving. I’m glad you enjoy coming to our classes because we really enjoy having you.
Sometimes You Just Know…
…That it’s time to put away that needle and thread and breakout the sewing machine. Our amazing and wonderful Margaret e-mailed me this photo of her last hand-made quilt. She explained that her fingers are too painful to do any type of hand sewing and quilting. Her story is not the first time I’ve heard it…
Lots of Poi for the Ohana….
So I spent the day doing the graphics on another of John’s 45″x 45″ pattern books. I love doing it. It’s like a puzzle that slowly reveals itself. I start by taking a picture of the 1/8 pattern and uploading it to my computer. I then use a photo program to color in the pattern and then with…
Enough with the Prefectures….
Another beautiful quilt by Pat… An amazing quilter and designer.
Adding your special touch to that commercial design.
The fabric was so gorgeous that we just couldn’t waste it. So John added a lei to the Lei Kukui Nut Design from his “Mai Kalani Mai” Series of Patterns. Don’t be afraid to enhance your commercial design to make it yours. Thank you Rula for letting me share you amazing quilt.
