1990

Michigan State University Museum; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Quilt and Ephemera Collection

Kailua, Hawaii, United States

A tri-fold pamphlet describing Hawaii's quilt documentation project.

ULU (Breadfruit) copyright 1976 Gussie Bento

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project is
To research and record the history of Hawaiian quilts and quilt patterns made before 1960;

To research and record the history and traditions of Hawaii's quilt makers;

To research and record the patterns, layouts and styles of Hawaiian appliqued quilts and Hawaiian flag quilts;

To increase public awareness and appreciation of Hawaiian quilts;

To encourage the art of Hawaiian quilt making; and

To engage in education about Hawaiian quilts and quilting through lectures and other activities.

Since 1990, the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project (HQRP), has recorded more than 1,500 Hawaiian quilts and quilt patterns.

HQRP is also recording information about Hawaii's unique quilting traditions. Information collected may determine if there:
is a similarity in pattern designs for each island;
is a unique design style or quilting style for particular decades;
is an opportunity to trace the origin of patterns now considered traditional, etc.

Quilt Days

Approximately sixty quilt documentation projects happening around America as volunteers are recording the history of thousands of handmade quilts. These projects have recorded special stories as well as the history of women and families.

Hawaiian appliqued quilts, Hawaiian flag quilts, and quilt patterns are documented during QUILT DAYS when quilt historians, textile specialists, conservators and other HQRP volunteers record the history of the quilts and their makers.

Owners are encouraged to provide any documented information about the quilt and/or the quilt maker -- letters, news articles, genealogy, photographs, diaries, etc. -- to assist in providing a complete record for the quilt and its maker.

Photographs are taken of the quilts by a professional photographer for archival records. No other photography of the quilt is allowed. Owners may purchase photos of their quilts.

A copy of the complete registration form is given to the owner. The original form is retained for archival records and is used for research purposes only.

The quilt owner's name is not release without written permission. Quilts are not appraised or certified as to age. There is no charge for documenting a quilt or pattern.

If you would like to have your Hawaiian quilt and/or quilt patterns documented by the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project, please contact Lee S. Wild at ------

The Hawaiian Quilt Research Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations to the HQRP are tax-deductible minus the value of goods or services provided.

Donor Recognition Program
$1,000 and above donors receive a copy of the book "Gatherings - America's Quilt Heritage" and a HQRP logo koa box and logo pin. ($60 value)

$999-$500 donors receive one acid-free storage box, 10 sheets of acid-free paper and a HQRP logo pin ($34 value)

$499- $250 donors receive a copy of the HQRP quilt pattern "Kealoha No Pauahi" and a HQRP logo pin ($16 value)

$249 - $100 donors receive 20 sheets of acid-free paper and a HQRP logo pin.

$99 - $25 donors receive a HQRP logo pin. ($4 value)
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To show my support and interest in the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project, I am enclosing my tax-deductible donation of $______
Name____________
Address____________
City/State/Zip_________
Check payable to: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project
P.O. Box 491, Kailua, HI 96734

Please send me the following items which are available for purchase through the Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

Gatherings - America's Quilt Heritage, a catalog of quilts included in the MAQS exhibition of quilts from state projects.
______x $38.30 incl. P&H $_________

Acid-Free Boxes for storing textiles
____ x $25 @ plus $1.25 @ (surface postage, HI) _____ x $20 @ pluse $5.25 @ (first class postage, HI) $_____

Acid-Free Paper for storing textiles
___ x $5/10 sheets plus P&H
$1 for first 10 sheets each add'l order $.50 $_________

Quilt Pattern "Kealoha No Pauahi"
(Love for Pauahi) by Gussie Bento
_____ x $13 incl. P&H $_______

Video "The Hawaiian Quilt - A Cherished Tradition" 58 minutes, VHS
____x $33.50 incl. P&H $_____

HQRP enameled logo pin
____x $5 incl. P&H $_____

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_______<