Ginger LaVoie by Benjamin Pico

Originally from Central Florida, Ginger moved to the Hawaiian island of Molokai and took up the art of Hawaiian quilt making. Quilt making has always been part of the Hawaiian culture and the methods and techniques are unique to Hawaii because it is a combination of techniques from the different peoples of Japan and other island countries. These quilts are both intricate and beautiful and can range from all different styles and complexities. The history behind it is that during the overthrowing of the Hawaiian monarchy, traitors trapped the princess in her room for months where she created an intricate and detailed quilting. Ginger is know for recreating master quilting patterns and creating some herself. Her spirituality is the most important to her and uses her Christian values as the root of her work.