Sunday, November 21, 2010

Quilting on the Big Island


I have always loved Hawaiian quilts. The designs are based on nature, and are intricate and colorful. While we were on vacation in Hawaii I took a class on how to create one. There I am (third from left) learning how to make a Hawaiian style quilt. It was a great experience!
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5 comments:

  1. Natalie, the ChickenbloggerNovember 21, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    So smart! I love the idea of coming home from a vacation with new skills, especially ones that are a beautiful part of my memories of the place I was visiting. Please show us your finished work. And I love seeing You in Hawaii!

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  2. BearetteNovember 21, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Very cool! There's actually a book about Hawaiian quilts, The Aloha Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini. You might enjoy it.

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  3. judy in kyNovember 23, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    I googled the book and it sounds perfect for me. I am going to get a copy! Thanks.

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  4. Jenn JilksNovember 23, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    These are quite lovely!

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  5. KarenNovember 26, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful! I've always liked Hawaiian quilts, too, but haven't the courage to try making one. I enjoyed your photos of Hawaii. We drove the road to Hana years ago. A thousand turns, a thousand waterfalls? Something like that! Hawaii is such a beautiful place.

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