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By the People, for the People
Kauai Quilters Parade Through Kukui Grove Center
Annual quilt show and boutique features over 150 quilts, donation options, and a People's Choice award.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Quilters from the Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique paraded through the Kukui Grove Center in Lihue, Hawaii on Friday to raise awareness of their annual event. The show features over 60 quilts from more than 40 participating quilters, as well as over 90 'donation quilts' where the proceeds go to local nonprofits chosen by the purchaser. A boutique adjacent to the show also offers additional handcrafted items. The 21st annual quilt show and boutique is sponsored by the Kauai Quilt Guild, Nene Quilters, and local fabric shops.
Why it matters
The Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique is a long-running community event that celebrates the island's rich quilting tradition and provides an opportunity for local quilters to showcase their work and raise funds for nonprofits. The parade through the Kukui Grove Center helps drive awareness and attendance for the show, which is free for the public to attend.
The details
On Friday, a group of about two dozen quilters draped in quilts from the show paraded through the Kukui Grove Center to promote the Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique. The parade was led by quilter Toni Waas, who said 'Superheroes don't wear capes, they wear quilts!' The quilters distributed information cards about the show, which is open daily from 10am to 5pm through February 25th at the Kauai Society of Artists gallery. The show features over 60 quilts from more than 40 participating quilters, as well as over 90 'donation quilts' where the proceeds go to local nonprofits chosen by the purchaser. A boutique adjacent to the show also offers additional handcrafted items.
- The Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique opened on Friday, February 17, 2026.
- The show will be open daily from 10am to 5pm through February 25, 2026.
The players
Toni Waas
A quilter who led the parade through the Kukui Grove Center to promote the Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique.
Liz Thompson
The winner of the 2025 People's Choice award for her quilt 'Reflecting on the Day', which is featured on the information cards for the 2026 show.
Kauai Quilt Guild
One of the sponsors of the 21st annual Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique.
Nene Quilters
One of the sponsors of the 21st annual Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique.
Discount Fabric Warehouse
One of the sponsors of the 21st annual Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique.
What they’re saying
“'Superheros don't wear capes, they wear quilts!'”
— Toni Waas, Quilter (thegardenisland.com)
What’s next
The Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique will continue daily through February 25, 2026, providing the public with the opportunity to view the creative quilts and purchase donation quilts to support local nonprofits.
The takeaway
The Kauai Quilt Show and Boutique is a beloved community event that celebrates the island's rich quilting tradition and provides a platform for local quilters to showcase their work and raise funds for important causes. The parade through the Kukui Grove Center demonstrates the passion and creativity of the quilting community on Kauai.
