My interview with Cissy was so inspiring. I really want to learn how to do this technique. Hawaiian quilting retreat anyone??? I hope you enjoy the history and legacy in her story as much as I did. So grab your sewing and a cup of tea and enjoy.
My late husband and I went to Hawaii in 2006. I bought at Honu (turtle) pillow kit from the Polynesian Cultural Center. I was so intimidated by it that I didn't make it. Later I couldn't find it and thought it was lost but I found it again sometime after my husband passed in December 2017. I'm going to watch some videos and then tackle it. It will make a great throw pillow for my bed!
Loved the interview, I have one of their pattern books and have made a several pillow covers. Thanks for the inspiration to get the patterns out and try another one!
Poakalani and Hawaiian quilting is my favorite! I took a class from Cissy at the Royal Hawaiian shopping mall in 1999. I learned a lot from her. My applique skills jumped exponentially.
Aloha Kakou and Mahalo to all of you for your kinds words of Aloha, and Karen mahalo for the opportunity to share with your Quilt Circle my Ohana's Hawaiian Quilting tradition. I had an amazing time talking story with you and I hope this video inspires everyone to make a Hawaiian quilt.
I started a Hawaiian quilt wall hanging after I watched a program on PBS. The lady showed how to fold and cut the fabric. This was many years ago but I still have it. It was light pink over Burgundy. This makes me want to finish it. I didnt eco it but started a cross hatch pattern. My husband and I went to Hawaii (THE BIG ISLAND) WITH A FRIEND AND HER HUSBAND. Saw the quilts there in gift shops and I loved them. Beautiful. This talk makes me want to finish my UfO Hawaiian wLl hanging g
Aloha Karen and Sissy! Oh my gosh, I was going through Karen’s videos, searching for a particular scrappy quilt and ran across this interview. Sissy, I’ve only been quilting for 6 years. I’m from Honolulu too, but have been on the mainland for 34 years. I am a 1968 graduate of FARRINGTON High School. I cannot tell you how happy I am this morning watching your interview. The only Hawaiian quilting I’ve done is with an embroidery machine, but now I am going to look up your video tutorials. I hope you see this comment….mahalo for all the information! Aloha nui…🌺🌴❤️
Hawaiian quilt retreat, yes! Thank you for a fascinating interview. I’ve always admired Hawaiian quilts - this interview has inspired me to try the technique myself.
Hawaii is where my mind goes for happy memories. I have vivid memories of living in Kailua with Japanese and Hawaiian families as our neighbors. One neighbor was a quilter and piqued my interest in quilting. She was working on a full-sized quilt of green and yellow in a quilt frame in the carport. I have learned to quilt and am currently mastering EPP to finish off a great-aunt's quilt top (with many cotton-poly fabric hexies). I have some Hawaiian design patterns that I was given that I hope to tackle next. I find that I am not happy machine quilting. I have more enjoyment with hand work, including my garment sewing. I will start with a cushion and work my way up to larger size designs as recommended by Cissy.
🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 Ooooooh my!! I had never HEARD of Hawaiian quilting before! This has touched my heart and soul! It's so AMAZING that it's cut out of one huge piece and appliquéd on! I love how her father would ask the person all about themselves before he would design a pattern for them!❤️ Wouldn't you LOVE to have a pattern like that?? Thank you SO MUCH for bringing her to us!!! 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
I went to two classes in a mall when we were in Hawaii for a week about 20 years ago. I’m sure this is the same family. I bought 2 of these books plus started a quilt pillow kit. So fascinating.
We were stationed in Hawaii in the late 90’s, and I loved everything there. I was doing X-stitch at that time, but admired the Hawaiian quilts. There was a local magazine that showed many arts/crafts interests of Hawaii. I remember someone had charted the fruit and flowers from the quilting into X-stitch patterns. I am sure I saved these patterns, but now I am quilting. So this interview has challenged me to find those magazines and at least try one in stitching before trying a class of Hawaiian quilting. Beautiful art to learn! Now I am excited.
I loved hearing Cissy's stories. I'm embarrassed to say, I grew up in Honolulu, but had very little knowledge about Hawaiian quilts, maybe because my mother was not a quilter. I'd love to take a class to learn the art. I have always admired them. Thank you for the interview!
As an introvert I took advantage of the early covid sponsored lockdowns to finish my personal closet quilts, it’s my meditation and I am loving the stories you are facilitating with these interviews.
A great interview thankyou. In 1993 I was lucky to do a class in the shopping mall Cissy,s dad was my teacher and his needle turn was amazing. Great memory and I still have the cushion cover. Maria in Australia
Thanks so much for featuring Cissy and Hawaiian quilting. I am amazed by the skill required to make these quilts. I also love to hear about the history behind this very special technique. God bless Cissy’s parents for being generous in sharing their knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn, their foresight will now truly keep the tradition alive forever. Thanks Karen for bringing us so many wonderful guests and videos that keep expanding my knowledge and skills.
Karen this was so timely, I purchased the 4 books of Hawaiian patterns in 2010. I started the 22inch squares then. Ive finished 28 blocks and am just now sewing 25 blocks together to make a 108x108 quilt. Was trying to send you a photo.
I am still wrapping my head around one handed quilting! I have seen these, but never knew they were Hawaiian quilts. This is so neat!! I'm so glad you are passing this along so that it doesn't go extinct. The reverse applique seems so much less intimidating.
Thank you for the interview with Cissy Serrao. I saw two of the Poakalani quilt books in my public library in rural Arizona. I was fascinated! I recently moved to central Arizona. I haven't yet tried Hawaiian quilting but it is on my list of future projects. I will start with the 🐢 turtle design. ❤️
Totally fabulous!!! This is a technique that has intrigued me for years. Thank you for bringing a good source to us. Another technique I've long wondered about and wished to explore is Seminole quilting. That might make for an interesting interview. Not sure where there are practitioners although I recently came across a museum listing for that.
What a great interview! I lived in Hawaii on Oahu as a pre-teen. Fast forward to more current time frame and I took a class in Hawaiian quilting. I made two full cushions for my sister, I have a cushion top all quilted and ready to finish. And one cushion basted, I really hope to make big quilt soon.
This was one of the most interesting stories I've seen. All I could think of was what a happy person Cissy is and what a life she must have led so far. I've always been intrigued by Hawaiian Quilts, have pictures from magazines that I have saved of them. Maybe someday....Thank you, Karen, for opening our hearts and minds.
Love the idea about stories on quilts. Telling stories on textiles is huge in a India as well, I’m going to go back to my roots for my next quilt! What a fabulous interview! Big hugs! Thank you!
I began a Hawiian quilt in 1973. It was a pillow cover, I was about 1/2 done when my mother passed. I was working on the project when I got the news of her passing. I could not bring myself to complete the pillow cover. Just last week I was thinking I would love to start another Hawiian quilt. When I saw this program it stroke me that I should start another quilt. Thank your for this interview.
When I was in Hawaii , I bought a kit of BREADFRUIT! It was beautiful but I just couldn’t do it! I, also, found it at the Royal Hawaiian Market Center! Wonderful interview!! Thank you Karen!’
Dear Karen, you are such a great interviewer and all while you are not well, congratulations and please look after yourself. This interview was interesting on many levels. I am not a quilter however, I love the creativeness of you and your guests and the easy way you bring out the personal aspects of their talents. Many thanks.
I enjoyed your interview with Cissy Serrano! I’ve been to Hawaii numerous times, have seen the quilts, not realizing how they’re made. Beautiful descriptions, and Cissy’s wonderful family story. Thank you very much!
I’ve really enjoyed this interview with Cissy. I’ve always thought Hawaii was heaven on earth. My dream is to go there one day. I’ve always wanted to learn to quilt an Hawaiian quilt. I’ve all the quilts I’ve made and all I’ve seen the Hawaiian quilts are my favorite and they speak to my heart. Thank you for this You Tube Video.
Thank you for doing the interview with Cissy on the Hawaiian quilts. I have seen them and just love them. They are so beautiful. I have also been to Hawaii and feel in love with it. I love her history of her mom and dad. Wonderful.
Thanks Karen for introducing us to Cissy and Her heritage and ❤ of Hawaiian Quilts . I think she would be happy to know the tradition is still alive of quilters making Hawaiian quilts as I have seen some amazing ones at shows over the years!
Thanks so much for this interview. My daughter bought a pattern for me when she was in Hawaii. i tried to cut out a pattern but failed miserably. The quits are absolutely stunning!
I went to Hawaii in 09 and bought all 4 quilt design books from her family I also did a seven day cruise around all the islands amazing you must do it, I have tried Cissy you tube videos love them thanks again for another great interview
How truly beautiful to watch and listen to this beautiful lady. I lived in Samoa in the late 80’s early 90’s and our Women’s Intercultural Society invited a lady to visit us from Hawaii to teach us this wonderful technique. In my travels back to Australia I stopped in Hawaii and went to the store in the shopping mall and I bought so many patterns. Now after watching this video I’m going to dig those patterns out and make something! Thank you Karen, I’m so happy you did this interview with Cissy.
Oh Yeah, now I remember why I never wanted to quilt growing up in Hawai'i-- I couldn't fathom making a Hawaiian quilt! Cissy and her 'ohana are just treasures!
This was a great interview. I am so glad that Cissy is doing her part to ensure the art of Hawaiian quilting is not lost. I, however, am not one of the folks who will carry the tradition forward. I know for a fact that I would not enjoy nor complete a project of this sort. Even raw edge applique done by machine strains my patience.
Another fantastic interview, Karen! ❤️ this story of Cissy and her family. I really like Hawaiian quilts. Collected one, am working on finishing an abandoned small pillow pattern. This would be a great class/retreat with Cissy!
Cissy you need your own museum! Your story is amazing! Look into a grant to do this! Go beyond what your state labels are! YOUR STUFF IS A UNIQUE TREASURE! People would come from all over the world to see your unique historic information! Talk to Lincoln Nebraska National Quilt Museum and see how they started! They will respect you. I think whoo you have talked to in HI are just ignorant-in a way- they are not quilt conscious folks so they 'don't get it'. Please do this!
LOVE this interview, and love Cissy and her family stories! Thank you, Karen, this was wonderful. Even though it means yet another item on my Gotta Make This list. 😄
Wow, wouldn’t I love to go to Hawaii and sit across from Cissy and learn to do Hawaiian needle turn appliqué quilting. Wouldn’t that be so very awesome. Now I have to search for her videos. Thanks you so much for sharing this video. 👍❤️😊
My hubby and I went to Hawaii last September and it was so beautiful. We went to Oahu and the Big Islznd. We found a small quilt museum attached to a quilt store on the Big Island and I was awestruck by the Hawaiian quilts. I decided that I would never be able to do anything like that. However, after watching your interview with Cissy, I think I might attempt a cushion. I am going to find the You Tube videos she referenced and watch them and hopefully I will give it a try. Listening to her calm, encouraging words here on your video has given me the confidence to at least try it. Thank you so much for introducing us to Cissy. Oh, and btw, I too am an introvert.
Such a nice interview. Just want to let you know that there used to be a spring or fall repositioning cruise to Hawaii from Vancouver. Might be an option one of these years if it still exists. I have 4 blocks (18 inch’s square) of Hawaiian style needle turn appliqué that I did when I was learning needle turn appliqué. Didn’t have a plan for them, but a pillow or two might be a good option.
These beautiful quilts are to me a labor of love.. I don't have the patient for hand turned. So I can appreciate all the work that goes into these quilts. Like I said a labor of lover. Thanks for a great interview.
Thank you Karen for introducing Cissy and her wonderful stories and family history. I have admired Hawaiian quilts for years and when my husband and I holidayed there ten years ago , I bought a small pattern. Last year I finally made it. I followed all instructions but struggled with the needlturn applique. I watched a few u tube clips for help and most use iron on interfacing and glue to make the applique easier. Congratulations to all who follow traditional methods.♥️🇦🇺
Thank you for such an interesting interview. I have always admired the Hawaiian quilts, I am stunted to hear that the piece appliqued is ONE piece! I will definitely start with a cushion to learn this style of quilting.
Oh Karen! This has been my favorite of all your interview videos. What a lovely lady and a fascinating quilting art form! I am going to try making a cushion. Thank you so much for introducing your viewers to this concept.
Wonderful interview! Thank you so much. I've seen Hawaiian quilts but never thought about trying to make something. This interview has inspired me to learn more and 'm going to try a cushion!
Thank you for showcasing the Hawaiian quilts. I fell in love with them the first time we went to Hawaii. I've done some cushions and a larger quilt is on my bucket list. Cissy is lovely. I really enjoyed the interview.
Some years back, I visited the Quilt Museum in Paducah. I had never seen Hawaiian quilts. Quite of them had cut out work. Loved those big floral prints. Just gorgeous! Thanks so much for posting this interview.
The interview with Cissy was wonderful! I bought a pillow kit from a quilt show and really want to work on it now. The history is fantastic! Thank you!
I do so enjoy your interviews on Karen’s Circle. Your interview with Cissy was especially interesting since through in-laws we have family on the islands
This is wonderful. Thank you Karen. I visit HI at least once a year and have some ties there. Now, I understand and have a better appreciation for this type of quilting.
At my guild someone made enough 14x14 squares (plus smashing) to make a king size Hawaiian quilt. Each form was cut out of freezer paper, meticulously placed over a solid fabric and then satin stitched to the white background. It was hand quilted by another member who loves that level of detail. It was for a 50th wedding anniversary. Nothing compares to what I saw today, it just blew my mind! And the jovial easiness of Cissy made it a joy to watch. Let’s get together and email a few people. Let’s help the family save the legacy…
Hello Karen, I loved this interview. She is a lovely person. Looks like another work/vacation opportunity. I would love a Hawaiian quilting retreat. Sign me up!
Hello and another great interview! I hope you had a lovely day! I just got out of my sewing room and sat down to watch your video. I'm enjoying your content and love to learn new things. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video and your time.
I visited the island of Maui in 2018 with my husband and we lucked upon a quilt shop close to our breakfast place one morning. I persuaded my husband to buy me about 9 cushion patterns as a birthday present. He died very suddenly about 18 months ago, and I am only just now beginning to work on the cushion patterns - not as cushions, but as 9 block quilt centre - I am hoping to design a wide surround border - or modify one of the square patterns. I am loving the needle turn appliqué - it was always one of my favourite things to do - I am not a beginner by any stretch. I am however challenged by the sharp inward "V" points, which are really unforgiving on plain fabric, and cotton fabric that is not especially fine. Even when I think I have been successful, a couple of cut threads poke up from the "v" point. I have really been enjoying the interview. I made a trip to the Bishop Museum especially to see their collection of Hawaiian quilts and was incredulous when I found the such a collection or exhibit did not exist. I am a retired museum professional from Australia and although I know collecting lines need to be drawn, I find their inflexibility in this area difficult to understand, especially when there is no other institution to take up this important and venerable Hawaiian tradition, whatever its origins - and with its important linkages to the Tivaevae traditions on other Pacific Islands.
For those who are interested in learning Hawaiian quilting. Nancy Lee Chong of Pacific Rim Quilt Company is an excellent teacher of this, usually in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. She has a web site that you might be interested in. She also has an excellent DVD that teaches you everything you need to know. Ruth Mount in Southport NC.
My interview with Cissy was so inspiring. I really want to learn how to do this technique. Hawaiian quilting retreat anyone??? I hope you enjoy the history and legacy in her story as much as I did. So grab your sewing and a cup of tea and enjoy.
Yes, definitely would love this retreat!
Excellent interview! A Hawaiian quilt retreat …..sign me up!
I’m up for that!
My late husband and I went to Hawaii in 2006. I bought at Honu (turtle) pillow kit from the Polynesian Cultural Center. I was so intimidated by it that I didn't make it. Later I couldn't find it and thought it was lost but I found it again sometime after my husband passed in December 2017. I'm going to watch some videos and then tackle it. It will make a great throw pillow for my bed!
Loved the interview, I have one of their pattern books and have made a several pillow covers. Thanks for the inspiration to get the patterns out and try another one!
So Beautiful Hawaiian quilts-❤😅
Reverse appliqué quilt was STUNNING!!!!
Poakalani and Hawaiian quilting is my favorite! I took a class from Cissy at the Royal Hawaiian shopping mall in 1999. I learned a lot from her. My applique skills jumped exponentially.
Nice to hear. I would love to take a class
How fortunate!
Aloha Kakou and Mahalo to all of you for your kinds words of Aloha, and Karen mahalo for the opportunity to share with your Quilt Circle my Ohana's Hawaiian Quilting tradition. I had an amazing time talking story with you and I hope this video inspires everyone to make a Hawaiian quilt.
Thank you too!
I started a Hawaiian quilt wall hanging after I watched a program on PBS. The lady showed how to fold and cut the fabric. This was many years ago but I still have it. It was light pink over Burgundy. This makes me want to finish it. I didnt eco it but started a cross hatch pattern. My husband and I went to Hawaii (THE BIG ISLAND) WITH A FRIEND AND HER HUSBAND. Saw the quilts there in gift shops and I loved them. Beautiful. This talk makes me want to finish my UfO Hawaiian wLl hanging g
What a precious, adorable person is Cissy. Loved the interview. Thank you for doing it.
one of my most favorite videos you have put out. I simply fell in love with this woman, God Bless her and her family, her laughter is infectious!
What a delight Cissy is! She represents her culture and people well. Beautiful quilts!
What your culture?
What a lovely lady Cissy is. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Hawaiian quilts.
Aloha Karen and Sissy!
Oh my gosh, I was going through Karen’s videos, searching for a particular scrappy quilt and ran across this interview. Sissy, I’ve only been quilting for 6 years. I’m from Honolulu too, but have been on the mainland for 34 years. I am a 1968 graduate of FARRINGTON High School. I cannot tell you how happy I am this morning watching your interview. The only Hawaiian quilting I’ve done is with an embroidery machine, but now I am going to look up your video tutorials. I hope you see this comment….mahalo for all the information! Aloha nui…🌺🌴❤️
Hawaiian quilt retreat, yes! Thank you for a fascinating interview. I’ve always admired Hawaiian quilts - this interview has inspired me to try the technique myself.
Hawaii is where my mind goes for happy memories. I have vivid memories of living in Kailua with Japanese and Hawaiian families as our neighbors. One neighbor was a quilter and piqued my interest in quilting. She was working on a full-sized quilt of green and yellow in a quilt frame in the carport. I have learned to quilt and am currently mastering EPP to finish off a great-aunt's quilt top (with many cotton-poly fabric hexies). I have some Hawaiian design patterns that I was given that I hope to tackle next. I find that I am not happy machine quilting. I have more enjoyment with hand work, including my garment sewing. I will start with a cushion and work my way up to larger size designs as recommended by Cissy.
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Ooooooh my!! I had never HEARD of Hawaiian quilting before! This has touched my heart and soul! It's so AMAZING that it's cut out of one huge piece and appliquéd on! I love how her father would ask the person all about themselves before he would design a pattern for them!❤️ Wouldn't you LOVE to have a pattern like that??
Thank you SO MUCH for bringing her to us!!!
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What a WONDERFUL INTERVIEW!!! Cissy Serrao warmed my heart regarding her dynamic family traditions!!! LOVED LOVED this interview!!!
Karen, enjoyed hearing another lovely quilter and her history.
I went to two classes in a mall when we were in Hawaii for a week about 20 years ago. I’m sure this is the same family. I bought 2 of these books plus started a quilt pillow kit. So fascinating.
Hawaiian quilts are beautiful. I went to the quilt museum in Kona last year. Wish I could have stayed longer and learned
Thank you for bringing light to this inspiring woman and family.
We were stationed in Hawaii in the late 90’s, and I loved everything there. I was doing X-stitch at that time, but admired the Hawaiian quilts. There was a local magazine that showed many arts/crafts interests of Hawaii. I remember someone had charted the fruit and flowers from the quilting into X-stitch patterns. I am sure I saved these patterns, but now I am quilting. So this interview has challenged me to find those magazines and at least try one in stitching before trying a class of Hawaiian quilting. Beautiful art to learn! Now I am excited.
Late 80’s
I loved hearing Cissy's stories. I'm embarrassed to say, I grew up in Honolulu, but had very little knowledge about Hawaiian quilts, maybe because my mother was not a quilter. I'd love to take a class to learn the art. I have always admired them. Thank you for the interview!
Don’t you have children?
As an introvert I took advantage of the early covid sponsored lockdowns to finish my personal closet quilts, it’s my meditation and I am loving the stories you are facilitating with these interviews.
A great interview thankyou. In 1993 I was lucky to do a class in the shopping mall Cissy,s dad was my teacher and his needle turn was amazing. Great memory and I still have the cushion cover. Maria in Australia
Wow...that's amazing
Thanks so much for featuring Cissy and Hawaiian quilting. I am amazed by the skill required to make these quilts. I also love to hear about the history behind this very special technique. God bless Cissy’s parents for being generous in sharing their knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn, their foresight will now truly keep the tradition alive forever. Thanks Karen for bringing us so many wonderful guests and videos that keep expanding my knowledge and skills.
Karen this was so timely, I purchased the 4 books of Hawaiian patterns in 2010. I started the 22inch squares then. Ive finished 28 blocks and am just now sewing 25 blocks together to make a 108x108 quilt. Was trying to send you a photo.
I am still wrapping my head around one handed quilting! I have seen these, but never knew they were Hawaiian quilts. This is so neat!! I'm so glad you are passing this along so that it doesn't go extinct. The reverse applique seems so much less intimidating.
What an amazing skill and tradition. This lady was so lovely and warm hearted, I could listen to her stories all day
Just returned from Hawaii! So very interesting to learn about Hawaiian quilts!
Thank you for the interview with Cissy Serrao. I saw two of the Poakalani quilt books in my public library in rural Arizona. I was fascinated! I recently moved to central Arizona. I haven't yet tried Hawaiian quilting but it is on my list of future projects. I will start with the 🐢 turtle design. ❤️
Wonderful interview. So happy and thankful. The pattern is stunning.
Totally fabulous!!! This is a technique that has intrigued me for years. Thank you for bringing a good source to us.
Another technique I've long wondered about and wished to explore is Seminole quilting. That might make for an interesting interview. Not sure where there are practitioners although I recently came across a museum listing for that.
What a great interview! I lived in Hawaii on Oahu as a pre-teen. Fast forward to more current time frame and I took a class in Hawaiian quilting. I made two full cushions for my sister, I have a cushion top all quilted and ready to finish. And one cushion basted, I really hope to make big quilt soon.
Enjoy watching Cissy Serrao interview.
so cool. I have one of those books, I picked it up at the second hand books store last year
This was one of the most interesting stories I've seen. All I could think of was what a happy person Cissy is and what a life she must have led so far. I've always been intrigued by Hawaiian Quilts, have pictures from magazines that I have saved of them. Maybe someday....Thank you, Karen, for opening our hearts and minds.
I would love to learn how to do this technique
Love the idea about stories on quilts. Telling stories on textiles is huge in a India as well, I’m going to go back to my roots for my next quilt! What a fabulous interview! Big hugs! Thank you!
What a beautiful woman Cissy is!
Thx for introducing her to us.
What a treasure Cissy is. (Her TH-cam videos are extremely helpful, too.) Thank you for sharing her with us!
I am blessed to have spent six weeks every winter visiting Hawaii, and have a lovely green and cream quilt I purchased there with shams.
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I began a Hawiian quilt in 1973. It was a pillow cover, I was about 1/2 done when my mother passed. I was working on the project when I got the news of her passing. I could not bring myself to complete the pillow cover. Just last week I was thinking I would love to start another Hawiian quilt. When I saw this program it stroke me that I should start another quilt. Thank your for this interview.
Such beautiful quilts, thank you. 🌸
When I was in Hawaii , I bought a kit of BREADFRUIT! It was beautiful but I just couldn’t do it! I, also, found it at the Royal Hawaiian Market Center! Wonderful interview!! Thank you Karen!’
Thank you Karen,I loved this interview,Hawaiian quilting is fascinating.
Cissie is such a sweet, knowledgeable and generous lady. Thanks Karen ❤️
She's a 'keeper of the stories' That Cissy is extending the Aloha to the world is awesome! Her parents and ancestors would be very happy. 💗 🍍
Have always admired Hawaiian quilts and want to make one (bucket list). What an inspirational interview. Thank you Karen and Cissy!
Dear Karen, you are such a great interviewer and all while you are not well, congratulations and please look after yourself. This interview was interesting on many levels. I am not a quilter however, I love the creativeness of you and your guests and the easy way you bring out the personal aspects of their talents. Many thanks.
I enjoyed your interview with Cissy Serrano! I’ve been to Hawaii numerous times, have seen the quilts, not realizing how they’re made. Beautiful descriptions, and Cissy’s wonderful family story. Thank you very much!
Enlightening. Thank you both.
I’ve really enjoyed this interview with Cissy. I’ve always thought Hawaii was heaven on earth. My dream is to go there one day. I’ve always wanted to learn to quilt an Hawaiian quilt. I’ve all the quilts I’ve made and all I’ve seen the Hawaiian quilts are my favorite and they speak to my heart. Thank you for this You Tube Video.
Thank you for doing the interview with Cissy on the Hawaiian quilts. I have seen them and just love them. They are so beautiful. I have also
been to Hawaii and feel in love with it. I love her history of her mom and dad. Wonderful.
We have matching hair now Cissy!
Thanks Karen for introducing us to Cissy and Her heritage and ❤ of Hawaiian Quilts . I think she would be happy to know the tradition is still alive of quilters making Hawaiian quilts as I have seen some amazing ones at shows over the years!
Thanks so much for this interview. My daughter bought a pattern for me when she was in Hawaii. i tried to cut out a pattern but failed miserably.
The quits are absolutely stunning!
Wow so interesting. Thanks for the interview.
I went to Hawaii in 09 and bought all 4 quilt design books from her family I also did a seven day cruise around all the islands amazing you must do it, I have tried Cissy you tube videos love them thanks again for another great interview
How truly beautiful to watch and listen to this beautiful lady. I lived in Samoa in the late 80’s early 90’s and our Women’s Intercultural Society invited a lady to visit us from Hawaii to teach us this wonderful technique. In my travels back to Australia I stopped in Hawaii and went to the store in the shopping mall and I bought so many patterns. Now after watching this video I’m going to dig those patterns out and make something! Thank you Karen, I’m so happy you did this interview with Cissy.
Loved this episode. Cissy is an inspiration, and a joy to listen to.
Thank you. I am quilting a closet Hawaiian appliqued 120x120 for a friend whose relative passed away before she finished.
Oh Yeah, now I remember why I never wanted to quilt growing up in Hawai'i-- I couldn't fathom making a Hawaiian quilt! Cissy and her 'ohana are just treasures!
This was a great interview. I am so glad that Cissy is doing her part to ensure the art of Hawaiian quilting is not lost. I, however, am not one of the folks who will carry the tradition forward. I know for a fact that I would not enjoy nor complete a project of this sort. Even raw edge applique done by machine strains my patience.
Hey 👋 Diana how are you hope your staying safe
Another fantastic interview, Karen! ❤️ this story of Cissy and her family. I really like Hawaiian quilts. Collected one, am working on finishing an abandoned small pillow pattern. This would be a great class/retreat with Cissy!
What a fun interview! She’s just a bubbly interesting story wanting to be told. Thank you!!
Cissy you need your own museum! Your story is amazing! Look into a grant to do this! Go beyond what your state labels are! YOUR STUFF IS A UNIQUE TREASURE! People would come from all over the world to see your unique historic information! Talk to Lincoln Nebraska National Quilt Museum and see how they started! They will respect you. I think whoo you have talked to in HI are just ignorant-in a way- they are not quilt conscious folks so they 'don't get it'. Please do this!
What a wonderful interview. Cissy is an absolute treasure, as is the Hawaiian culture… Thank you!
LOVE this interview, and love Cissy and her family stories! Thank you, Karen, this was wonderful. Even though it means yet another item on my Gotta Make This list. 😄
This was a very good interview: I knew of these quilts but it was so nice to get the full story!
Wow, wouldn’t I love to go to Hawaii and sit across from Cissy and learn to do Hawaiian needle turn appliqué quilting. Wouldn’t that be so very awesome. Now I have to search for her videos. Thanks you so much for sharing this video. 👍❤️😊
Fantastic video, very interesting, lovely to hear my local museum in Oxford mentioned ❤️ can’t wait to see the exhibition.
Gorgeous! I did hand-turned applique once. And not again. It just takes more patience than I possess.
My hubby and I went to Hawaii last September and it was so beautiful. We went to Oahu and the Big Islznd. We found a small quilt museum attached to a quilt store on the Big Island and I was awestruck by the Hawaiian quilts. I decided that I would never be able to do anything like that. However, after watching your interview with Cissy, I think I might attempt a cushion. I am going to find the You Tube videos she referenced and watch them and hopefully I will give it a try. Listening to her calm, encouraging words here on your video has given me the confidence to at least try it. Thank you so much for introducing us to Cissy.
Oh, and btw, I too am an introvert.
Lovely woman, amazing legacy!
Yes indeed!
When I visited Hawaii 20+ years ago and I saw these quilts, I was in awe. Beautiful quilts! Thank you for sharing.
Such a nice interview.
Just want to let you know that there used to be a spring or fall repositioning cruise to Hawaii from Vancouver. Might be an option one of these years if it still exists.
I have 4 blocks (18 inch’s square) of Hawaiian style needle turn appliqué that I did when I was learning needle turn appliqué. Didn’t have a plan for them, but a pillow or two might be a good option.
Yes those cruises exist. My clients did one in April 2022 with Celebrity Cruises.
Loved the interview.
Real good, thank you.
These beautiful quilts are to me a labor of love.. I don't have the patient for hand turned. So I can appreciate all the work that goes into these quilts. Like I said a labor of lover. Thanks for a great interview.
Lol, why don’t you have the patient for a hand turned
Thank you Karen for introducing Cissy and her wonderful stories and family history. I have admired Hawaiian quilts for years and when my husband and I holidayed there ten years ago , I bought a small pattern. Last year I finally made it. I followed all instructions but struggled with the needlturn applique. I watched a few u tube clips for help and most use iron on interfacing and glue to make the applique easier. Congratulations to all who follow traditional methods.♥️🇦🇺
Thank you for such an interesting interview. I have always admired the Hawaiian quilts, I am stunted to hear that the piece appliqued is ONE piece! I will definitely start with a cushion to learn this style of quilting.
What a great interview! Such a wonderful woman! I've been fascinated with Hawaiian quilts. I'd love to learn.
Oh Karen! This has been my favorite of all your interview videos. What a lovely lady and a fascinating quilting art form! I am going to try making a cushion. Thank you so much for introducing your viewers to this concept.
Wonderful interview! Thank you so much. I've seen Hawaiian quilts but never thought about trying to make something. This interview has inspired me to learn more and 'm going to try a cushion!
Thank you for showcasing the Hawaiian quilts. I fell in love with them the first time we went to Hawaii. I've done some cushions and a larger quilt is on my bucket list. Cissy is lovely. I really enjoyed the interview.
Beautiful presentation & Poakalani’s words were delightful!
I visited Hawaii in 2001 and took a class in Hawaiian quilting. I still make small (15x15) blocks today.
Nice. They are beautiful
Some years back, I visited the Quilt Museum in Paducah. I had never seen Hawaiian quilts. Quite of them had cut out work. Loved those big floral prints. Just gorgeous! Thanks so much for posting this interview.
The interview with Cissy was wonderful! I bought a pillow kit from a quilt show and really want to work on it now. The history is fantastic! Thank you!
I do so enjoy your interviews on Karen’s Circle. Your interview with Cissy was especially interesting since through in-laws we have family on the islands
This is wonderful. Thank you Karen. I visit HI at least once a year and have some ties there. Now, I understand and have a better appreciation for this type of quilting.
At my guild someone made enough 14x14 squares (plus smashing) to make a king size Hawaiian quilt. Each form was cut out of freezer paper, meticulously placed over a solid fabric and then satin stitched to the white background. It was hand quilted by another member who loves that level of detail. It was for a 50th wedding anniversary. Nothing compares to what I saw today, it just blew my mind! And the jovial easiness of Cissy made it a joy to watch. Let’s get together and email a few people. Let’s help the family save the legacy…
I love needle turn and back basting. I am going to get my book out and start a pillow. I love the tulip design on her website.
Thank you for focusing on this topic. I’m from Hawaii and this is making me a little bit homesick. ❤️
Do you make this type of quilts?
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts No, I’m too scared of all the handwork. My mom used to do Hawaiian quilts. She did a couple for friends.
Love, love, love her!! I want to try this technique too
Thanks for another inspiring episode.
THANK YOU KAREN FOR HAVING US MEET SISSY….❤ SHE IS AMAZING AND THE HAWAIIAN 🌺 QUILTS ARE BREATHTAKING…… ❤️🙏
Hello Karen, I loved this interview. She is a lovely person. Looks like another work/vacation opportunity. I would love a Hawaiian quilting retreat. Sign me up!
Hello and another great interview! I hope you had a lovely day! I just got out of my sewing room and sat down to watch your video. I'm enjoying your content and love to learn new things. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video and your time.
Fascinating; thank you so much for this great interview and insight into a unique art form!
I visited the island of Maui in 2018 with my husband and we lucked upon a quilt shop close to our breakfast place one morning. I persuaded my husband to buy me about 9 cushion patterns as a birthday present. He died very suddenly about 18 months ago, and I am only just now beginning to work on the cushion patterns - not as cushions, but as 9 block quilt centre - I am hoping to design a wide surround border - or modify one of the square patterns. I am loving the needle turn appliqué - it was always one of my favourite things to do - I am not a beginner by any stretch. I am however challenged by the sharp inward "V" points, which are really unforgiving on plain fabric, and cotton fabric that is not especially fine. Even when I think I have been successful, a couple of cut threads poke up from the "v" point.
I have really been enjoying the interview. I made a trip to the Bishop Museum especially to see their collection of Hawaiian quilts and was incredulous when I found the such a collection or exhibit did not exist. I am a retired museum professional from Australia and although I know collecting lines need to be drawn, I find their inflexibility in this area difficult to understand, especially when there is no other institution to take up this important and venerable Hawaiian tradition, whatever its origins - and with its important linkages to the Tivaevae traditions on other Pacific Islands.
For those who are interested in learning Hawaiian quilting. Nancy Lee Chong of Pacific Rim Quilt Company is an excellent teacher of this, usually in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. She has a web site that you might be interested in. She also has an excellent DVD that teaches you everything you need to know. Ruth Mount in Southport NC.
What a sweetheart lady, I'll have to check out her videos. ❤