Creating Hawaiian-Inspired Quilts - Softcover

Early 19th-century Hawaiian women created quilts using bright, solid-colored fabric. They would fold a large piece of fabric into quarters or eighths and cut flowing motifs symbolic of their lush environment. The practice of using a single piece of solid-color fabric hand-appliquA (c)d onto a white background became their traditiona a tradition that both inspired and stimulated the author when creating her own designs. With 26 patterns to get you started and easy-to-follow directions, learn to cut and stitch both hand- and machine-appliquA (c)d blocks. Projects include "Hawaiian Seas" wall quilts, "Hawaiian Christmas" with four blocks, and various flowers and sea creatures. The designs begin with single color, appliquA (c)d blocks and progress to blocks adorned with additional colors and motifs. Quilters of all skill levels will discover a beautiful Hawaiian quilt to inspire them.

Judith Sandstrom has been designing quilts and fabric textiles for the past 20 years. She has had over 100 original designs published in various books and magazines, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Grove City College in western Pennsylvania.