I am a quilter who lives on the Big Island of Hawaii, in Kona.  I’d love to help you, just let me know what help you need.  Aloha, Ann

Hooray for Ann! I was beginning to think I might have to move! I hope you can give us some more details soon.

Aloha,

I’m in Kona, too.  How can I help?

I’m beginning quilting again.  I’ve lived in Hawaii most of my life but 3 years in Upper Michigan and 3 years in Omaha.  I prefer hand quilting but machine piecing.  I also enjoy hand appliqueing.  I completed a quilt top using Hawaiian prints and Fons & Porter’s Garden Window design.  Preparing to baste and start hand quilting.  Contemplating purchasing the Heartland floor frame!  I have a regular (large, bullky) quilt frame too!  Any advice?

I quilt & I live in Hawaii.  I live actually on Oahu, in the city of Honolulu, but even further than that I live on historic Ford Island.  I can see the Mighty Missouri Memorial, the Arizona Memorial and the Utah Memorial all in less than a mile from the house!  It is really exciting.  I am about to have a baby this week but will be available in about a week or so.
I have only lived here a short time but I have been quilting for about 10 years now.

I am a member of a Hawaiian quilting group, The Haole Connection.  We have all studied with teachers in Hawaii.  Some grew up in Hawaii and some have lived there.  I hope you have found your help by now.  Our group had its beginnings with Aunt Debbie, Kepola Kakalla who is now deceased.  She was a teacher on Oahu at the Bishop’s museum.  She inspired Marge Kerr who was one of our orginal founders. 
Aloha

I was just received an email from a web site for hawaiian
quilts.
KWILTS ‘N KOA (kwiltsnkoa@hawaii.rr.com.).
Kathy Tsark, President she may be able to help you out.

I have not ever tried a Hawaiian quilt, but my daughter brought me back a quilted hawaiian shoulder bag when she went to Hawaii to meet her husband coming home from deployment.
Ever since I have bought several Hawaiian quilted things.
I can’t wait to see if your next book has the quilters doing a quilt with Hawaiian style.
Love your books, can not wait for the next one.
Best of luck with your next adventure.

Pam Perry

I was born and raised in Hawaii Lived in Hilo and wish I could say I still live there I encourage you in whatever project you are undertaking

Hi Jennifer,
I grew up in Hawaii and have made Hawaiian quilts. I’ve learned techniques and what needles to use in the meanwhile. Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find out. Still many ties to the Islands.