Creating Hawaiian-Inspired Quilts
By: Judith Sandstrom
Rating: 4.5 of 5
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.
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.