miekodesigns

08/02/2024

These coin pouches have been my absolute favorite to store some of my sewing notions in. That way I can take them anywhere/ everywhere with me🤗

What do you store in your coin pouch? Anything wacky or weird??🤭

07/17/2024

07/14/2024

05/26/2024

If you know me you know that I never have just 1 project happening at a time😅😂 These pieces will form into a flower which will be put together to make a beautiful sewing themed lap quilt🌸

Fabric: Sew Wonderful by Paper + Cloth

05/14/2024

I have been working on my skills with doing needle turn applique by making different quilt blocks. This process is lengthy and time consuming (and can make my hand cramp in places I didn’t know could cramp😅) but the end result is unlike no other😍. So please, if you have any Hawaiian quilt piece- whether it’s a pillow case, a potholder, or a quilt, CHERISH THEM!!!

05/12/2024

The art of quilting was introduced to Hawaiians in the early 1800s by the missionaries that first came over. The missionaries initially taught them how to do traditional patchwork quilting, however, cutting up and then sewing the fabric back together did not make sense to Hawaiians.

Instead, when making Hawaiian quilts the artist folds the fabric (similar to making a paper snowflake) to then cut out the desired pattern. That pattern would then be appliquéd onto a larger piece of fabric (traditionally by hand).

This art form has taught me many lessons in patience and perseverance. Just 1 of these art pieces, made in this style, may take months or even years to complete, but the end result is always worth it!

05/10/2024

Wow!! 🥰 The response about these tote bags have been amazingly overwheling (in only the best ways), but I am thrilled that you guys love them just as much as I do!!! Sooo…these custom hawaiian quilt tote bags will be avaliable on etsy beginning Sunday May 12. Click the link in my bio to shop!!

You will have the choice of either our Ti leaf or Ulu design and can choose a color from my wide selection of palaka fabric (fabric choices may change).

The quantity is limited at this time but is something that can be restocked, so, please lmk if you are interested in a bag if/when this round sells out🤗 please share this post with anyone who you think would love one of these tote bags as well!!!

04/27/2024

Lots of things being made for a busy next few months!!😊

I will soon have 2 storefront shops on Maui selling various products of mine🙌 You are now able to shop in person with on Main street in Wailuku & in Kaahumanu Mall in Kahului beginning on May 1st!!!

I, as well as many other vendors will be participating in night market at the Waiohuli community center on May 10!! Perfect for those last minute Mother’s Day’s gift😉