This website is dedicated to all those who admire and especially quilt "Hawaiian"
Calendar of Classes & Special Quilting Events
Iolani Palace Old Archives Building Every Saturday 9:30am - 12:00pm. Only $6.00 per class. New Students First Class is $15.00 thereafter only $6.00
New Quilters all you need is two pieces of fabric 5/8 yards of contrasting colors. One for the design and the other for the backing. (Please pre-wash your fabric) Matching thread and needles. We will have on hand a variety of patterns at the first class to start your 22" x 22" quilted top. Or bring ther current project you're working on. Call 808-223-1108 or email cissy at cissy@poakalani.com to Register for class.
The Poakalani & Co. Website was started in 1996 to share with the general public our Hawaiian quilting experience. We felt that we needed to share not only the finished quilts but also the cultural and especially the teaching aspects of Hawaiian quilting. It was our greatest desire to inspire and encourage others to pick up their own needle and thread and begin their own tradition and cultural legacy. By doing this it is helping to fulfill our mission to preserve the "Art of Hawaiian Quilting". We would like to thank all the quilters for allowing us to share their quilts on this website so we can continue to inspire others to help preserve not only their own personal story and tradition but one of Hawaii's most treasured Art. Thank You
Thank you to the following organizations for their continued support toward preserving the Art of Hawaiian Quilting
All of Poakalani's Hawaiian Quilting Books can be purchased on the Mutual Publishing Web Site.
Looking for a Hawaiian Quilt. Something special to give someone or yourself.
Well Pat makes and sells commissioned quilts.Interested please call her directly at 808-922-5251.
Quilts are MADE IN HAWAII.
Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt Exhibit
at the Honolulu Festival
Honolulu Convention Center
March 3-4, 2012
...Special Exhibit - "Kanani O Amelika, The Beauty of America" 50 Floral Wall hangings.
...Sendai....memorial quilt for the city of Sendai, Japan....
and over 26 queen size quilts and various wallhangings. All NEW and first time showing.
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New Quilts added......
Congratulations....
Okay we challenged John the Designer to make the designated State Flowers for the 50 states and... he made the designs in 2 weeks. Than we challenged the quilters to applique and quilt the designs 18 x 18 for our quilt show at the Honolulu Festival....and the challenge is on......come on ladies we can to this..
Hawaiian Quilts for Sale.... made in Hawaii
Poakalani Serrao
January 18, 1935 - February 2, 2012
PPoakalani Serrao also known as Hawaii's one handed quilter passed away yesterday at the age of 77. She was instrumental in the revivial of Hawaiian quilting not only in Hawaii but nationally and internationally. She showcased quilts not just as quilts on a bed but art on the wall. She with her husband in 1972 created the first smaller cushion patterns and wallhangings instead of the larger full size quilts designs to help ease and teach Hawaiian quilting to a larger audience. Because she was born with only one hand she was able to refine her teaching classes to many shortcuts and handy tips. Poakalani has received numberous awards and also appeared on many shows like the Hawaiian Moving Company, QVC shopping channel, Home and Gardens Network, Perry & Price show and numerous magazines. Poakalani and her husband John have written numerous quilting articles as well as published six Hawaiian quilting books She is survived by her Quilt Designer husband John Serrao, Two sons Joseph and John, Quilt instructor daughters Cissy & Rae Son-In-Law Aaron, granddaughters Missy & Thea. Her legacy will live on in her students and their quilts. Services will be held on Saturday February 25 at the Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Visitation 9:00am, Services 11:30, Burial 1:00pm,
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