"Hawaiian Quilting as an Art"
E' Komo Mai "Welcome"
This site is dedicated to my Grandmother late Master quilter Aunty Debbie Kakalia. My name is Nalani Goard and I am here to continue the legacy of my Grandmother who was and still is well respected and known both locally and internationally. With the help of my Brother Kulani, our many supporters and my instructors we hope to perpetuate the art of Hawaiian quilting as instructed by Aunty Debbie Kakalia.
I may not have a lot to give but, what I have plenty of I am willing to share and that is the "ALOHA SPIRIT" Nalani Goard.
Website Update
This website is owned and privately operated by Nalani Goard.
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Deborah "Kepola" Umiamaka Kakalia, who died March 19, 2002 at 87, taught herself how to quilt in the Hawaiian style and created many of her own designs. Her bed quilts could fetch $12,000.
Her trademark is an eight-pointed star, which she called her "star of David" in honor of her second husband, David Kakalia, who died in 1995. Another mark she was fond of was the old-fashioned embellishment "wai wai moa," which resembles three-pronged chicken feet. Aunty Debbie first started teaching regular classes at The Ala Moana Hotel and then the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center & Bishop Museum in the early 70's. In 1976 she published "The Art of Hawaiian Quilting" with the help of her friend Napua Stevens. When she retired in 2000 she appointed and legally assigned all of her patterns over to her Granddaughter Nalani Goard to continue her legacy. Nalani worked closely with Aunty Debbie daily since 1995 designing, cutting, basting and also teaching students so that Aunty could just sit in classes and enjoy quilting. She travelled the world teaching her style of quilting and has touched many hearts. She was loved by all and known for her Aloha spirit.
UPDATE: January 10,2009
All Classes at The Mission Houses Museum Has been cancelled.
UPDATE JANUARY 22, 2009
NEW WEEKLY CLASS BEING PLANNED:
I am trying to start a weekly class at my home in Pearl City. I need to know your thoughts on time and days of the week that would work for you. 4-5 people needed to get this going.
I am leaning towards Tuesday or Wednesday nights. For those of you still interested please contact me by email again. If you can speak Japanese and want to help with anyone that speaks Japanese that would be great.
Class would be once a week for 2-3 hours. A small class fee will be required for each class and the purchase of a starters kit is required on first day. Please email me if you are interested. goardn001@hawaii.rr.com
This is a fun laid back class. Talk story share ideas or just relax.
