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The Art of Making Hawaiian Quilts

Quilting was introduced to Hawaii in the early 1800's when the missionaries started arriving, and the Hawaiians developed their own unique quilting style that incorporated Hawaiian plants and flowers into intricate designs.

Hawaiian Quilt

Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Japan

Books About Hawaiian Quilts
A collection of books about the Hawaiian quilt including background information about Hawaiian quilting, Hawaiian applique techniques, and patterns for full size, display size, and pillow size quilts. Most of these books are available at Amazon.com

Quilt Hawaiian
How to make a Hawaiian quilt and a shop where patterns and quilting supplies can be purchased.

Quilts Hawaii
An online shop with Hawaiian quilting patterns instructions, and information.

Hawaiian Quilts: Tradition and Transition

Hawaiian Quilting With Poakalani

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