Hawaiian appliqué

plural Hawaiian appliqués · alternative Hawaiian applique

1. uncountableA style of appliqué characterized by large-scale designs with symmetry generated by folding the fabric into eighths when cutting.

   The stitch used in Hawaiian appliqué was simply a hemming stitch, Midori explained.

   2011, Jennifer Chiaverini, The Aloha Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel, →ISBN, page 180

   2 more examples

   Nancy is a quilting instructor and designer, specializing in miniature quilts and Hawaiian appliqué.

   2002, Cindy Walter, Gail Baker Rowe, Basic Appliqué, →ISBN, page 89

   The symmetry of the appliqué is achieved using a variation of the fold-and-cut technique of traditional Hawaiian appliqué, although the shape is inspired by mid-century modern starburst mirrors.

   2014, Alexandra Ledgerwood, Improvising Tradition, →ISBN, page 85

2. countableA piece of handiwork constructed using Hawaiian appliqué.

   A roundrobin challenge allowed me to use this Hawaiian appliqué as a centerpiece.

   2011, Sheila Sinclair Snyder, Perfect-Fit Pieced Borders, →ISBN