Hawaii Snowflakes Links and References Page 1
Resourceful Links on How to Make Hawaiian Snowflake Patterns
We found these websites and book resources to be very helpful in researching Hawaiian Snowflakes.
Before the first contact with Western people, the Hawaiians made a type of quilt called a Kapa, which was made by pounding the bark of the Wauke (Mulberry) tree into a fabric on which they could print geometric and snowflake designs.
You will find the trees, native birds, animals and flowers in most Hawaiian snowflake quilt designs.
Recommended Hawaiian Quilt Books
There are quite a few Hawaiian Quilting and Applique books available. I have reviewed these books listed below and find them very well written and illustrated.
Poakalani: Hawaiian Quilt Cushion Patterns & Designs by Poakalani, Poakalani Serrao, John Serrao
Hawaiian Quilting By Elizabeth Root
Hawaiian Applique by Vicky Fleming
Hawaiian Pattern Quilting Resources
How to Make 4-Sided Hawaiian Snowflake Quilt Patterns
Observances
Interesting Resources for Hawaiian History and Culture
State Flowers
- Official Emblems of the Hawaiian Islands. Explains the meanings of each Island flower.
- Niihau - Pupu Shell - White
- Kauai - Mokihana (Green Berry) - Purple
- Oahu - Ilima -Yellow
- Maui - Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose) - Pink
- Molokai - White Kukui Blossom - Green
- Lanai - Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant) - Orange
- Kahoolawe - Hinahina (Beach Heliotrope) - Grey
- Big Island of Hawaii - Lehua Ohia - Red
Native Plants
