This particular quilt was made to honor the memory of a dear friend. Most all Hawaiian-style quilts have stories in the patterns, and this one shows the things he loved. He raised orchids, so I gave him lots of flowers, vines and leaves. I enjoyed the quiet time of remembering him while the quilt was sewn together.
You can find pre-designed patterns at sites like www.quiltshawaii.com or www.poakalani.com
Remember folding paper snowflakes as a child? It's that simple. Both sites will show you how.