The Serraos, a family of Hawaiian quilters, show off some of their work at home in Nuuanu. From left, daughter Cissy with parents John and Poakalani Serrao, who died in 2012. John Serrao died Oct. 1 ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – Royal Hawaiian Quilt is known for their unique and extraordinary patterns, these quilts are more than just home decor—they are true works of art, designed to embody the spirit of ...

Most folks wouldn’t think of heading to Fort Collins for a taste of the tropics, but Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising offers a special treat — “Hawaiian Quilts: ...

This quilt was begun in the 1930s by an unknown quilter and finished by Ric Stark, one of the few male Hawaiian quilters today. The original quilter did the hand applique and Stark completed the hand ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Here’s a way you can sew your own quilt. The Hawaiian Quilt Collection is donating free, do-it-yourself kits and patterns to every interested household address. The kits include ...

LIHU‘E — Dozens of vibrant quilts line the walls of the second-story Waimakua Gallery at the Kaua‘i Museum — a tribute to the rich history of Hawaiian quilting. More than two years into the rebuilding ...

Jane Vegas so loved making Hawaiian quilts that when she was raising her seven children, she often lost all track of time while she was sewing, sometimes quilting as many as eight hours per day.

KAILUA-KONA — “Most of us were told, at some point in our lives, that we were no good at art, and so we lost touch with our creative side,” Karen Barry, owner of Quilt Passions, reflected recently.

WAIMEA — The 9th Annual Big Island Quilt Shop Hop will commence Feb. 1 and continue through the end of the month, featuring five different shops from Kona to Hilo and Waimea in between. ADVERTISING ...

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