Creating Hawaiian-Inspired Quilts

by Judith Sandstrom

Early 19th-century Hawaiian women created quilts using bright, solid-colored fabric. They would fold a large piece of fabric into quarters or eighths and cut flowing motifs symbolic of their lush environment. The practice of using a single piece of solid-color fabric hand-appliqu d onto a white background became their tradition-- a tradition that both inspired and stimulated the author when creating her own designs. With 26 patterns to get you started and easy-to-follow directions, learn to cut and stitch both hand- and machine-appliqu d blocks. Projects include "Hawaiian Seas" wall quilts, "Hawaiian Christmas" with four blocks, and various flowers and sea creatures. The designs begin with single color, appliqu d blocks and progress to blocks adorned with additional colors and motifs. Quilters of all skill levels will discover a beautiful Hawaiian quilt to inspire them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764348582
• ISBN13: 9780764348587
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"