Hawaiian-style quilts can be seen everywhere.
Originally they were made out of flags, as this old quilt (above) shows.
Appliqued leaf patterns - made by tracing the shapes of leaves on fabric - are a traditional Hawaiian style...
Pineapples are another traditional motif.
I love the way quilting here has developed its own flavor here. I'd have been tempted to buy a quilt or some fabric... but I haven't finished the quilted pillow kit I bought five years ago when I was last in Hawaii! Must look for it... then get back to work!
Thank you for sharing Marlene. At the Guild I attended we learned how to do this and I still have not finished mine. I must admit hand applique is not my thing but seeing these beautiful pieces, just might inspire me to finish my pillow!
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I prefer machine piecing to hand applique as well. I think that's why my pillow isn't done either! Hawaiian quilts are really lovely. No fabric prints - mostly just plain colors.
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