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Aloha-Hawaii.com: Hawaiian Quilter January 2006 | aloha-hawaii.com : statewide : dining & entertainment :hawaiian quilter Search for articles: Within this site All of Hawaii CITY OF REFUGE In ancient times, Hawaiians lived under strict laws. Commoners could not get...>> HANAUMA BAY Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve on Oahu is one of Hawaii's premier snorkeling spots...>> PANIOLO STYLE In 1793 British Captain George Vancouver gave King Kamehameha five head of...>> MAUI CHARTERS Maui Classic Charters is an adventure snorkel charter boat company that...>> MONK SEALS Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua is the name used to describe the Hawaiian monk seal....>> January 2006 | http://www.aloha-hawaii.com / dining /hawaiian+quilter/ 1 | 2 | 3 THE HAWAIIAN QUILTER Author: Helen Friend Hawaii's first residents made their cloth, kapa, by pounding bark from the mulberry tree into thin sheets, then decorating it with plant dyes. Later, introduced to the fabrics and sewing techniques of American missionaries, islanders developed the elaborate appliqud flower, leaf and vine designs that have become the hallmark of a "Hawaiian quilt." Today, quilts are being made throughout Hawai'i by women and men of all ages, professions and ethnicities who stitch away in quilt shops, in classes and at home. Many of today's quiltmakers combine design motifs from the past with creative ideas of their own, producing textiles as unique as the artists themselves. Helen Friend is one Hawai'i artist whose quilts reflect current events and contemporary vision. A passionate needlewoman since the age of five, it wasn't until 1985 that she discovered quilting as a form of expression. While her large quilts and hangings honor traditional patterns, she prefers to explore her own ideas and create something totally new. "Every quilt should have a reason behind it; that's where the mana (spiritual power) comes in," says Friend. Friend has drawn inspiration from the challenges of major competitions, from nature's power, from news articles, from conservation work on historic textiles, and from class assignments at the University of Hawai'i fiber arts program. Since her first quilt 10 years ago, Friend has tried to make a quilt a year to enter in local, juried mixed-media exhibitions. Her first piece, Liberty Quilt, represented Hawai'i at the Great American Quilt Festival in 1986, a competitive show held in New York to celebrate the Statue of Liberty Centennial. After Liberty Quilt, Friend turned her attention homeward and created a series of quilts that originate in traditional Hawaiian quilt motifs but depart from rigid convention. Her latest creation is Red Wall, hand-sewn in reverse appliqu. Says the artisan, "The idea first came from a color combination I saw a few years ago. But as I began to work, the catastrophe of Rwanda unfolded. And as I finished the project, the war in Bosnia continued. I like to think that each stitch recognizes a life lost." No matter what project shes involved in, its clear that Friend loves her work. "To me," she says with a satisfied smile, "quilting is a most satisfying way of recording my life." Photo Credits:Photo3: Courtesy Hyatt Regency Kauai ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. | Email Friend | MORE FEATURED ARTICLES: > North Shore > Bishop Museum > Lahaina Nights > Maui Golf > Molokai Mule > Lanai Pineapple > Hawaii Weather > Helicopter Tour > Kauai > Downtown Oahu BEST MAPS Get Around Hawaii with 32 Detailed Maps of All Islands BUDGET KAUAI Suites from $65!! FREE Pool & Jacuzzi!! BEST VALUE IN POIPU, KAUAI!! HAWAIIAN LUXURY You Choose: World Class Golf, Sumptuous Dining, Relaxing Spa!! BEST ACTIVITIES and attractions statewide. Click here for a free guidebook. SNORKEL KAUAI Holoholo offers the best ocean adventure to Napali & Niihau Site Map | Contact Us | Submit a URL | Advertising Info | Privacy | Terms & Conditions ©2003-2004 Media-HI, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed & produced by: Tsunami Marketing . -- --

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Tropical Hawaiian Bath & Body Care Sampler Gift Basket Tropical Bath & Body Sampler Gift Basket The Tropical Bath & Body Sampler gift basket features a variety of traditional Hawaiian scented bath and body care products sure to delight that special someone. More Hawaiian Gift Baskets . Express Shipping via USPS Express Mail available for this gift item. Tropical Bath & Body Sampler Gift Basket The Tropical Bath & Body Sampler Gift Basket includes: Kauai Rose Handmade Soap 3.25oz Lemongrass Handmade Soap 3.25oz Passion Fruit Pure Coconut Soap 2oz Tropical Scented Lotion 1oz Tropical Scented Bath & Shower Gel 1oz Tropical Flavored Lip Balm .5oz Tin Keepsake Hawaiian Woven Lauhala Basket Gift Card Free USPS Priority Mail shipping within the US. Qty. Tropical Bath & Body Sampler Gift Basket w/Free Shipping $28.95 Availability - this gift basket ships within 2 business days. Qty. Tropical Bath & Body Sampler Gift Basket w/USPS Express Shipping $46.80 Availability - this basket ships next business day. Please note: Each keepsake basket is individually hand decorated here in Hawaii. The Hawaiian fabric colors and basket ornamentation may vary from those pictured above. It may be necessary to substitute an out of stock item with a similar item of equal or greater value on occasion. All of our Hawaiian gift baskets are individually created here in our shop and not mass produced or drop shipped from a gift basket vendor. Free shipping is via USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation within the US only. Please allow additional time for delivery during the busy holiday season. Fresh floral accents not included. Order online or call us toll free! 1-800-210-1668 [Home] [Handmade Soap] [Bath Salts] [Bath Crystals] [Gift Baskets] [Gift Certificates] [Glossary] [Kids Soap] [Hawaiian Bath Gels] [Hawaiian Body Lotion] [Hawaiian Candles] [Hawaiian Calendars] [Soap Making Books] [Soap Making Resources] [Soap Making Supplies] [Contact Us] [FAQ] [News] [Ordering] [Ohana/Links]

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Molokai Fish and Dive - Molokai activities, kayaking, fishing, diving, camping and snorkeling Home Activities Store History Books Contact Us Island Tour Need a place to stay on Molokai? Click Into Our Condo Well known by residents throughout Hawaii, Molokai Fish & Dive in Kaunakakai is packed to the rafters with everything that a person could need to have fun in the tropical sun. Over the years our Tours & Rentals Department has become the one-stop location for booking Molokai activities and tours. Whether it's ocean kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, whale watching, cultural hikes or fishing, we can make the arrangements for your adventure of a lifetime . In addition to being the Islands complete sporting goods store, within its walls can be found the largest selection of authentic Molokai designed T-shirts and souvenirs on the entire island. -------------------------------- -- Created by our staff members, the artwork is earthy and involved with the Hawaiian culture of Moloka'i. These exclusive designs have always been highly prized by residents and visitors alike and have never been available anywhere other than the store in Kaunakakai. As a result, they have always been one of the must things that folks bring home after a visit to the island. Now, a select few of these items are available to web surfers the world over. Over the years, the owner Jim Brocker, has taken thousands of superb photographs of Molokai and her people. Combing these photos with creative writing abilities he has authored Molokais two best selling books. The Lands of Father Damien , released August 1998, immediately hit Hawaii's Best Seller list. The book deals with Molokais Kalaupapa Peninsula, the people who were banished there and the dedicated priest, Father Damien. Containing 108 sepia-tone archival photos and 277 color prints, it is the largest pictorial publication in existence dealing with the events that took place in this desolate place. Jims previous book, A Portrait of Molokai. , is a must for anyone who has, or is planning to, visit the island. This 160 page book contains 375 color photographs that capture the spirit and beauty of this special place. Written in true local style, it portrays Molokai as can only be done by someone who lives here. So, come on in. We're glad you're here! Home | Activities | Store History | Books | Contact Us Island Tour

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Fishing battle at remote Hawaiian islands - Environment - MSNBC.com Skip navigation U.S. News The Changing Court Crime & Punishment Politics After the Storms U.S. Life U.S. Security Education Environment Race in America Only on MSNBC.com WP.com Highlights Peculiar Postings U.S. News World News Business Sports Entertainment Tech / Science Health Weather Travel Blogs Etc. Local News Newsweek Multimedia News Video Most Popular NBC NEWS MSNBC TV Today Show Nightly News Meet the Press Dateline NBC MSNBC Home U.S. News Environment Fishing battle at remote Hawaiian islands Conservation groups claim species decline, fishery council claims bias James Watt / NOAA file Conservationists say that Northwestern Hawaiian Island reefs like this one, near French Frigate Shoals, are threatened by commercial fishing. HONOLULU - Commercial fishing has sharply depleted numbers of several species in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and threatens the health of the pristine island chain's ecosystem, according to a private study released Monday. Populations of the opakapaka, or Hawaiian pink snapper, have plummeted 90 percent in 10 years, according to the Ocean Conservancy and the Marine Conservation Biology Institute. Stocks of the hapu'upu'u, or the Hawaiian grouper, have sunk 64 percent over the same period in the 1,200 miles of islands and atolls northwest of Kauai, according to the study. "There is little doubt they are being depleted far below a state of ecological health," said Dennis Heinemann, one of the study's authors. Fishery council disagrees The federal body responsible for fishing rules around the island chain criticized the study as biased against fishing. The study used simple proxies rather than true estimates of fish populations, said Paul Dalzell, the senior scientist for the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council. "That is a selective and partisan use of the information by the organizations," he said. "It is not a peer-reviewed scientific publication. It is purely their own interpretation of the information." Nine bottomfishers working around the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, primarily in federal waters, bring in a catch worth about $1.5 million each year. Refuge created Last month, Gov. Linda Lingle declared state waters around the islands a marine refuge and banned fishing three miles from the islands' shorelines. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is planning to designate the area the country's 14th National Marine Sanctuary and U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, has proposed banning fishing in the area. The fishing report is online at www.oceanconservancy.org . 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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Kauai Resort - Aloha Beach Resort Kaua'i Kauai Resort with Hawaiian Style On the beautiful green island of Kauai, there is a sacred area where the Wailua River meets the ocean. It is the first place to glimpse the dawn over the ocean, it is a place of worship and refuge, it is a place where royalty lived, surfed and gave birth to generations of Hawaiian leaders. This area is the historic Wailua Bay, a place of history, romance, adventure and beauty. The Aloha Beach Resort Kauai Hotel now sits in this enchanted area awaiting you on you next Kauai vacation (learn about our historic Kauai Resort and Hotel location ) Welcome to the Aloha Beach Resort Kauai. Located on the historic Wailua Bay, the hotel staff here on Kauai extends our warmest aloha to you and invite you to experience Hawaiian hospitality at its finest. Let the magic and beauty of ancient Kauai unfold as you wander the beaches where Hawaiian royalty once played. The Premier Kauai Hotel on the "Coconut Coast" Begin your Kauai experience here on our Hotel Website, where you will find information about our resort rooms and hotel amenities , our prestigious historic location , and the many Kauai activities which are readily available to our guests. Use the icons to the left to navigate to each section or take a tour through all of our pages with the " Resort Tour " link at the top left. Once within the site sectional navigation will appear along the top. Let the adventure begin! 1-888-823-5111 • 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa'a, HI 96746 • info@alohabeachresortkauai.com Featured at: Hawaii Search & Island Search | Resources | Kauai Vacation Rentals in Hawaii | Kauai Luau | Kauai Beaches