HAWAIIAN QUILTING With
Poakalani & Co.
                                               by Cissy Serrao

Keiko Sakamoto

Keiko Sakamoto

Some people come to our quilting classes for just a short brief stay,some come and go, some leave a lasting impression and a rare few becomes an integral part of my quilting family, and one of those rare people is Keiko Sakamoto. Keiko Sakamoto started quilting at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in July of 1999 Already an expert in sewing and quilting Keiko decided to join our class to expand her sewing knowledge of Hawaiian quilting. Now four years later Keiko's quilts have become masterpieces not only because of her fine quilting sitches but also because of her knowledge of color coordination. She not only makes quilts for friends and familes but also commission quilts for lucky individuals who is able to hire her expertise. Since meeting several years ago Keiko now assists us in the Poakalani Quilting classes, in fact I'm not sure what we would do with out her. She's a master certified quilter and instructor, friend, consultant, interpretor and teacher to all the students of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Thank you Keiko.

Quilt Show Entry 2005 - Ukulel… Quilt Show Entry 2005 - Dolphi… You can almost hear the music coming from the quilt.Congratulations for perfection. Congratulations on your quilted masterpiece. Truly a crowd pleaser. Excellence in design(John Serrao) colors and especially stitching. 12 stitches per inch. The Governors Quilt Kukui Nut 45" x 45" Keiko's compassion and friendship is always reflected in the beauty of her quilts, especially this one. Last year Keiko had a special request to make a quilt of Bamboo and Crownflowers. After John designed the quilt and Keiko completed the quilt it was presented to Governor and Mrs. Benjamin Cayetano of Hawaii. 45" x 60". Kukui Nut Quilt by Keiko Sakamoto. Lokelani Gladiola Lokelani Wallhanging quilted by Keiko, Design by John Serrao By taking an 18" x 18" design you can not only make cushion tops but also table runners and large tapestry. This quilt of Gladiola's express the many talents of Keiko. Quilted by Keiko Sakamoto. Gladiola design by John Serrao. Christmas Wreath Ulu -Breadfruit Quilt 45" x 45". This personally designed quilt for Keiko Sakamoto is a masterpiece in quilting as well as design, and a wonderful addition during the Christmas Season. Quilted by Keiko Sakamoto. Designed by John Serrao 108" x 108" Green on Off-White. Keiko's first completed Full-Size Quilt. This Ulu Quilt is a masterpiece in workmanship.Quilted by Keiko Sakamoto Designed by John Serrao Keiko's Heleconia Ginger Instructor Keiko Sakamoto has such a talent for color.  Her Heleconia of various colors makes this cushion top a masterpiece. 22" 22" A Beautiful Hawaiian Cushion Top by Keiko Sakamoto. Ginger Design Lei Aloha Pua Kenikeni 18" x 18" This cushion top was orginally named the Kukui Nut Lei but with the creative mind of Keiko and by changing the colors of the design this quilt can become any lei you wish to make. Quilted by Keiko Sakamoto. Designed by John Serrao The Pua Kenikeni blossoms on a Hawaiian Quilt.  Quilted by Keiko Sakamoto, Desiš Daisy Wallhanging Daffodil Wallhanging