WELCOME TO
KWILTS 'N KOA
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Quilting
was first introduced to the Islanders of
the Hawaiian Islands by missionaries in
1820.Then, the Hawaiians were being taught
methods of piecing scraps of fabric to make
a large quilt. Also, they learned "snowflake"
paper cutting.But, because they had no bags
of scrap fabrics, they began to create designs
on larger pieces of fabric, using their
environment: trees and flowers, for inspiration.
As
time went on, though the missionaries
taught geometric quilting techniques,
the echo style became the more popular
method and soon became the traditional
Hawaiian quilting style.This method was
more compatible with the "snowflake" design
applique used in a Hawaiian quilt.
In
the past, Hawaiian quilts have been connected
with many taboos.This resulted in many old
quilts being destroyed and patterns strictly
guarded. Today, these designs are being
shared with the rest of the world by lovers
of Hawaiian quilting who wish to see this
unique art form survive and prosper. Kwilts
'N Koa is proud to be part of this Renaissance.
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Aloha,
Kathy Tsark, President
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- Quilts and Wall Hangings
- Baby Quilts
- Patterns
- Pillow Kits
- Vests, Potholders, Christmas Stockings and Tree Skirts
- Quilting Videos and Books
- Quilting Supplies
- Koa Gifts and More!
In addition to our products featured here, we do custom
ordered quilts in any size. Contact us with your
questions and needs on custom quilting.
For classes by appointment only, call 808-486-8700,
or send an email to
kwiltsnkoa@hawaii.rr.com.
By snail mail, write to Kathy Tsark, Kwilts 'n Koa, P O Box 13139, Aiea HI 96701-3540.
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We enjoyed fourteen years at our retail store in Kaimuki, Oahu, which we closed in September of 2005.
Since then we have been a web-based business and have taught classes in Aiea Heights, Oahu, at student's
homes on Oahu, and at the International Institute of English in Waikiki. Classes are scheduled by email
or by phone.
Mahalo to all our customers and students for your past and continued patronage,
A hui hou, (til we meet again)
Kathy Tsark
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Gift Services:
We offer gift certificates
in any denomination which are good for two years
after issuance. We also offer free gift wrapping.
If you are interested in either of these gift
services, please contact us by email.
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The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
has named Kwilts
'N Koa as the
"2001 Certificate of Merit Recipient
of "Keep it Hawaii" Retail Category".
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in Wholesale orders of any of our products?
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