States Of Modern Quilt Block Of The Week: Hawaii
Hawaii… Beautiful Hawaii! I visited there many years ago, but the memory remains with me. Beautiful beaches, lovely landscapes and revitalizing relaxation! Such a gorgeous place! And Hawaii has a rich quilting history!
Here is what Wikipedia says about Hawaiian Quiltmaking…
“A Hawaiian quilt is a distinctive quilting style of the Hawaiian Islands that uses large radially symmetric applique patterns. Motifs often work stylized botanical designs in bold colors on a white background.
Hawaiian quilt applique is made from a single cut on folded fabric. Quilting stitches normally follow the contours of the applique design.
Hawaiian quilting derives from the kapa moe, an indigenous bed cover textile. Kapa was constructed from the inner bark of local trees. Traditional kapa was beaten and felted, then dyed in geometric patterns.
Quilting may have begun in the Hawaiian islands with the arrival of missionaries and Western fabrics in the 1820s. The climate of Hawaii is unsuitable for cotton cultivation and kapa is unsuitable for quilting so all Hawaiian quilts are constructed from imported material. The earliest written reference comes from Isabella Bird who visited Hawaii in 1870 and wrote a travelogue Six Months in the Sandwich Islands.“
By the way, Isabella Bird was quite a women. She traveled extensively, wrote tons of books and was way ahead of her time!
Some Hawaiian Facts…
Capital: Honolulu
Admission to Statehood: August 21, 1859
Flag: Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 – 1893) The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii’s friendship with the British. The combination of the stripes of the United States flag and the Union Jack of Great Britain is said to have pleased the merchant shippers of both nations. Flag adopted for official state use in 1959. Get this Flag
Bird: Nene
Flower: Hibiscus
Largest Cities: Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo
And Here is the States Of Modern Hawaii Block Pattern PDF:
The States Of Modern 11 Hawaii
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And Here is the States Of Modern Hawaii Block Pattern PDF:
The States Of Modern 11 Hawaii
