Hawaiian Quilting 
 
 
 My grandmother, Rose Lokelani Lum Tam-Hoy, (left) with fellow Master Hawaiian quilter, Kepola Kakalia (right).
 
 
 
Aloha! I offer lessons in beginner Hawaiian quilting.  It is one of my many passions.  I am a sixth generation Hawaiian quilter. My goal is to share the art of quilting with the spirit of aloha.
 
Hawaiian quilting is primarily hand quilting with machine sewing in order to complete a pillow, blanket, bag, or other project. Machine sewing is normally reserved for piecing blocks together when required or for any binding work.
 
My Hawaiian quilting classes are dedicated to my Kupuna, the late Agnes Lum Kahoe, and my grandmother, Rose Lokelani Tam-Hoy.   We affectionately call our grandmother, Kaimuki Grandma, because she lived in Kaimuki. I have always enjoyed her work and assisted her teaching classes since I was 12 years old.  I continue  our family legacy. 
 
I will cover historical background, design, cutting, layout, needle-turn appliqué techniques (including basting), marking quilting lines, quilting (both echo and/or definitive styles), and binding.   Students will work on a practice piece, hot pad for the kitchen, or a pillow pattern.
 
Class sessions are supplemented by Hawaiian quilting "homework" to expedite your progress.
 
 
 
 
Workshops
 
 
Please contact me for more information. I have workshops throughout the year. Mahalo.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
My cousins, Marc and Shelby, and my brother, 'Aukai, with their quilted pillows designed especially for them (copyright 1979)
 

 
I have assisted my grandmother with many of her classes since I was 12 years old. Here I am at the Lanakila Senior Center helping students baste their pattern.
 
 
 
 

 
My quilted pillow designed especially for me and given to me as a graduation gift (copyright 1985)
 
 

My great grandmother, Agnes Kahoe, and my grandmother, Rose Lokelani Tam-Hoy (copypright 1980)
 
 

 
My grandmother on the grounds of Iolani Palace displaying (from left to right) pillows designed specifically for my cousin, Sheryl-Ann, my brother, Charles, her sister (my aunt), Florence, and her niece (Florence's daughter), Haunani. (copyright 1981)
 
 

LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

If your guild or organization is interested in having me present a program for your meetings, workshop, or retreat , please call me at 757.828.1448 or 770-628-1477.

Lecture may include speech presentation or Powerpoint presentation, trunk show, and demonstrations. Workshops use one of my original design patterns. The patterns are not included in the cost of the workshop. Those participating in the workshops will be given a supply list with a picture of the quilt. Patterns can be purchased at the workshop.

 

Lecture only (maximum of 1 hour, no limit on number of participants) for $150. I will review the history of Hawaiian quilting, information on its style and technique, and a review of how it is made.
 
One day workshop (maximum of 6 hours for up to 10 students) for $80 per person. Learn how to make a 22" Hawaiian quilt using a pattern provided, cutting, layout, hand-basting, and needleturn applique. You will be learning how to hand quilt using a thimble, needle and thread, and a quilting hoop and how to sandwich your quilt layers.You may have time to complete and finish your piece during class time into a pillow or wallhanging using a backing fabric, but it is not guaranteed.
 

 

 
 
 
Mahalo! I look forward to sharing my aloha with you.
 
 
 
Nana i ke kumu
 
(Look to the source)