Hawaiian Quilting: Traditions Continue

Learning to hand stitch at nine years old, Grace Hawley took to Hawaiian quilting naturally. Her first Hawaiian quilting class was in 1985. Hawaiian quilts have a tradition of being hand appliqued; often made with designs from nature. Many of her original designs include flowers and leaves. Grace’s quilts feature the traditional style of hand quilting so often seen in Hawaiian quilts. The quilting lines echo the applique design, both on and outside of the applique work.