One of the last things I expected to find in Hawaii was quilts - the weather didn't seem cold enough for people to even need them!
But walking near Waikiki Beach, I discovered a quilt shop. Then I noticed a quilting workshop on the list of recreational activities offered at our hotel. The class was given by Carol Kamaile, a master quilter who designs and creates Hawaiian-style quilts.
Intrigued, I attended - and bought one of her applique pillow kits.
Many of the Hawaiian quilts I saw incorporate designs of tropical leaves, sea turtles, flowers, or pineapples.
This blue quilt incorporates Samoan symbols.
All the quilts shown here were designed and created by Carol Kamaile and photographed by Ayalah Hutchins.
A summary of Hawaii's long quilting history can be found in an online article entitled Quilt Makers Guide to Hawaii.
Although quilting isn't as old as surfing in Hawaii, it has been around for hundreds of years.
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