I just learned Hawaiian Quilting!
 

I learned this technique from a woman who lived in Hawaii. The traditional pattern is cut from folded fabric, much like we used to do to cut out snowflakes as children. It is then needle-turned applique' (new to me) and then "echo" quilted by hand. Quite a stretch outside of my box, but I really enjoyed it. I am going to turn it into a large tote bag. Others are choosing to make pillows, but I figure, one can never have too many bags (or is that diamonds, or shoes)? Hahaha.

Very cool! I like how it turned out. Please post the tote when you get it done. And I think the answer is all of the above a girl can't have to many totes, diamonds, shoes, or Fabric. :-)

I didn't know the patterns were cut out like a snowflake. That's really cool. You did a lovely job. Peggy

Nice job. I really appreciate this technique, as I had a friend who also lived many years in Hawaii and did beautiful HQ. Sadly, she and her sister were killed by a drunk driver, and I miss her vivacious personality so much. A tote is always a good idea to make use of something special!

Very NICE.

thx for sharing I have always wondered how they got that pattern, never thought or a snowflake cutting pattern.

Great work!

Love it. My sis lived in Hawaii for several years, and got me a couple books with patterns. I have needle turned a 13" breadfruit and went once around with hand quilting...but GAH! I'm so slow! I'll be a hundred before I finish!

Beautiful I love hawaiian quilts I was born and raised there and they have always fascinated me...great job

that is beautiful :o)

Beautiful! Great Job!

Great job, and such a cool and different idea (I do not think I have ever seen this before) esspecially for a quilt as you go since I do not have a long arm...I have not really attempted a real "quilted" type of quilt - thanks for sharing.

Beautiful work!!!

Lovely piece! You've done an excellent job on this! :)

It's beautiful and so is your quilting. Handbag sounds like a perfect choice for this block.

Aloha -- beautiful job. It's easy to loose a sense of time here, and slow down and relax, no hustle-bustle of having to finish anything! And the time to reflect while doing hand work is a joy. Hope you enjoy your new tote bag -- it will get many complements by quilters everywhere.

Lovely! I had no idea they were cut like snowflakes! I know your tote will be stunning!

That's so very pretty! Love it in the blue... I've seen many other colors and didn't care for them as much as this one. Can't wait to see your tote.

"Others are choosing to make pillows, but I figure, one can never have too many bags (or is that diamonds, or shoes)? "

I have a friend who says she never asks for diamonds because her husband told her that diamonds make her look fat.
Love it!

Very nice, this is something on my "to do" list. I like your idea of keeping it a small project rather than a large quilt. Be sure to share your finished tote with us. :thumbup:

Putting this on my bucket list. love you work, beautiful

Beautiful!

I love needle turn applique Hawaiian blocks. If you are interested there is a great website for patterns and supplies. It ispacific rim quilt company at www.prqc.com. jam currently making a centerblock of turtles surrounded by dolphins. The other blocks will all be Hawaiian. I am having fun with mine and I do them when watching Tv and don't want to be in my sewing room. The 41" vented has taken me about a week and I am about half. Done and I find it very relaxing.

Awesome site! Makes my attempt look like what it is - a beginner's - hahaha - but what fun it was and I LOVE how it turned out. I'm working on the tote back and sides now...to be continued...

It's gorgeous, and almost...almost sounds too easy! I'm guessing fabric doesn't cooperate as easily as paper when folding and cutting such intricate patterns. You did a wonderful job!

I did a similar design years ago. Haven't made mine into anything yet, it's still just a block. I love Hawaiian quilts and have every intention of someday making a full-size quilt.

You did a fantastic job!

That is so very nice.

WOW lovely job.... Do you remember the name of pattern you used. I took a class on Quilt University and we did a "Bread Fruit" pattern...I finished the applique' but not all the echo quilting... You did a beautiful job

Judy in Phx, AZ

Very nice! I would love to learn to do that!

It might have been a hibiscus bud, I know it was some flower name. I was just given the pattern to trace onto my folded fabric...

We had a woman from Hawaii speak at our Guild meeting and she had a class the following day. I didnt get my name in in time or I would have learned this too. Her name was Nancy something from Pacific Rim Quilting. Her trunk show was amazing.

Nice job. I love Hawaiian quilts - I grew up there but I'm not much for applique and have never tried to hand quilt so I'll just admire yours...:)

So very pretty

That is just spectacular! When I was in Maui (eons ago), the Marriott we stayed in had these beautiful quilts hung all thru the hotel & it was all the could do to drag me away from them to go see the sights of Maui... LOL! Your version is just beautiful... I love the soft blue. Thanks for sharing it with us!

beautiful Love it

I have an Hawaiian quilt in progress. Love the look! Your block is beautiful and the quilting is great.

Gorgeous, i didn't know that was done like that, may have to look into it.....

Wow! So nice!!

We can never have to to many bags or fabric...can't forget about the fabric!!!!
That is wonderful. I've been eyeing these up but haven't tried it yet. They are just amazing.