Creating Hawaiian-Inspired Quilts

This guide seems to be a relatively simple introduction to Hawaiian Quilting, though some of the techniques within are alternatives to the traditional methods. Still, as someone who does not know how to do this type of quilting, it looked as though I could follow the instructions fairly successfully. I would like to see more photos of the construction process, but perhaps a more experienced quilter than I would not need them. The patterns for the applique' are included, and the designs are quite beautiful. I could see myself making one or two of these.

It is important to note that this book, “Creating Hawaiian-Inspired Quilts” is for quilt patterns inspired by Hawaiian quilts and not patterns for traditional Hawaiian quilts themselves. There is considerably piecework involved in some of the quilts which is not at all traditional.

Given that, it is really easy to see where the author, Judith Sandstrom, has incorporated the look and feel of Hawaiian quilts. I love the look of a two-tone applique quilt and some of the patterns reflect that while others really seem to focus a bit more on piecing.
It is really a matter of taste as to which a quilter would prefer.

The instructions were well done and I enjoyed reading the history of quilting making in Hawaii as well as the author's experiences in discovering the traditional art form.

I think that the book is a good one for someone who wants to make a project which involves a bit of Hawaiian style applique and who likes to do more traditional quilting at the same time. If that sounds like something you would like, then this book could be a good one for you. If you are looking for a book of traditional Hawaiian patterns, you might be disappointed in this book. I think it is extremely well done and deliver on what it promises.

I noted that someone in their review mentioned a misprint. In the digital version that I received, pages 22 and 29 were in their proper place. Hopefully, the paper version has also been corrected.

I received a temporary digital copy of this book from the publisher, Schiffer Publishing Ltd, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.