I've made several Hawaiian quilts and would suggest perhaps a Kona solid. As others have mentioned, ease of needle turning is a prime consideration, especially if you have sharp points in the design. I'm finishing up a wall quilt that's beautiful but I probably should have chosen a different fabric, as this one is a good quality fabric but just sturdy enough to be difficult to needle turn. If you have a LQS it would be best to actually see the fabric in person before buying.