Never Sit On A Hawaiian Quilt

 I hope our 

little trip to Hawaii

is bringing warmth to your life

during these cold

winter months.

 Can't you just feel the inspiration

and excitement bursting from the

Hawaiian Quilts

made by

Annette Mahon ?

 Maui Rose

I learned many interesting cultural tidbits

during Annette's presentation.

Did you know that one should  
never sit on a Hawaiian quilt?

Hawaiian quilts are usually made by one person.

They believe the quilt embodies the spirit of that maker,

and when we show respect for the quilt,

we show respect for the quilter.

One of the reasons we do not see very many

old or antique Hawaiian quilts

is because the quilts were often burned 

when the maker died.

 Tea Leaf

Annette often uses her quilts

for the covers of the

her books.

 Annette also shared with us 

the importance of respecting the

Hawaiian Tradition

of only quilting a design 

that has been offered to you.

You should not copy without permission.

It's considered stealing,

In stealing, you also

steal the makers spirit.

 Obake Anthurim

 Annette made this quilt 

to accompany her book

St. Rose Goes Hawaiian

 St. Rose Goes Hawaiian

can be found on 

Amazon.com

HERE

 Many of Annette's quilts 

 reflect the

Royal Symbols

of Hawaii

 Can you see the 

Royal Palace Vase?

 A miniature version of

a traditional Flag Quilt

 Ku'u Hae Aloha

Annette has been inspired by 

Baltimore Album style designs

and has incorporated this applique technique

with a Hawaiian flair.

Tomorrow I will 

continue on with 

our Hawaiian vacation

and the quilts made 

by Annette Mahon