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Music in the soul can be heard by the universe ~~~ Lao Tzu
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe ~~~ Lao Tzu
GREETING CARD QUILTS ~ GALLERY # 1
GREETING CARD QUILTS ~ GALLERY # 1
Windswept Lovers
Windswept Lovers
"Knock, Knock"
"Knock, Knock"
Red Rhino
Red Rhino
Black Rhino
Black Rhino
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Scroll down page to view and read in detail about each work in this art quilt gallery
GREETING CARD QUILTS ~ GALLERY # 2
GREETING CARD QUILTS ~ GALLERY # 2
Hope
Hope
Creativity & Wisdom
Creativity & Wisdom
Koi Quilt # 2
Koi Quilt # 2
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Scroll down page to view and read in detail about each work in this art quilt gallery
GREETING CARD QUILTS ~ GALLERY # 3
GREETING CARD QUILTS ~ GALLERY # 3
'Origin'
'Origin'
'Destiny'
'Destiny'
'Peace'
'Peace'
'Faith'
'Faith'
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Scroll down page to view and read in detail about each work in this art quilt gallery
The Inspiration & Invitation
The Inspiration & Invitation
The idea for Greeting Card Quilts literally rained down on me while showering one morning. The desire to make a special gift in the form of a smaller studio art quilt as a unique way to express a shared feeling or celebrate an event, yet be within an affordable price range appealed to me greatly.
The idea for Greeting Card Quilts literally rained down on me while showering one morning. The desire to make a special gift in the form of a smaller studio art quilt as a unique way to express a shared feeling or celebrate an event, yet be within an affordable price range appealed to me greatly.
Surprise Someone! Make the moment memorable ~~~ Susanna Hotchkiss
Surprise Someone! Make the moment memorable ~~~ Susanna Hotchkiss
A Greeting Card Quilt is a gift which keeps on giving.
A Greeting Card Quilt is a gift which keeps on giving.
I invite you to participate in the creative process by adding your own personal touch to the art quilt. A back pocket will hold your special handmade or purchased card, a photo or other remembrance. Include a personal memento or cd/dvd in the pocket or attach a pin, button, ribbon or another token which best expresses the sentiment for the occasion.
I invite you to participate in the creative process by adding your own personal touch to the art quilt. A back pocket will hold your special handmade or purchased card, a photo or other remembrance. Include a personal memento or cd/dvd in the pocket or attach a pin, button, ribbon or another token which best expresses the sentiment for the occasion.
To create art with all the passion in one's soul
To create art with all the passion in one's soul
is to live art with all the beauty in one's heart ~~~ Aberjhani
is to live art with all the beauty in one's heart ~~~ Aberjhani
Fish Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Fish Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
The delightful koi and Sashiko embroidery of Japan
The delightful koi and Sashiko embroidery of Japan
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May you delight in the serenity and sacredness of these symbols
May you delight in the serenity and sacredness of these symbols
KOI
KOI
In one week I had 3 dreams of goldfish and larger than life koi. Koi, for me, symbolize the flow of creative potential we can all tap into.
In one week I had 3 dreams of goldfish and larger than life koi. Koi, for me, symbolize the flow of creative potential we can all tap into.
The koi in the quilt are modeled after actual varieties. White koi with red 'hi' markings are called Kohaku. The upper one with the red spot on its head is called Tancho Kohaku while the lower one with a lightning flash pattern is called Inazuma Kohaku.
The koi in the quilt are modeled after actual varieties. White koi with red 'hi' markings are called Kohaku. The upper one with the red spot on its head is called Tancho Kohaku while the lower one with a lightning flash pattern is called Inazuma Kohaku.
SASHIKO EMBROIDERY
SASHIKO EMBROIDERY
The Sacred Geometry symbol of the Flower of Life at the top of the quilt and the Tortoise Shell design at the bottom are done by hand using white Japanese Sashiko thread. Sashiko is a Japanese decorative embroidery stitch traditionally sewn by hand onto indigo cotton and used in creating a repetitive pattern or in making a family crest design.
The Sacred Geometry symbol of the Flower of Life at the top of the quilt and the Tortoise Shell design at the bottom are done by hand using white Japanese Sashiko thread. Sashiko is a Japanese decorative embroidery stitch traditionally sewn by hand onto indigo cotton and used in creating a repetitive pattern or in making a family crest design.
measurements include tabs
measurements include tabs
a bamboo hanging rod is provided
a bamboo hanging rod is provided
Koi Quilt # 2
Koi Quilt # 2
(Tancho kohaku and Inazuma kohaku)
(Tancho kohaku and Inazuma kohaku)
Koi and Sashiko designs
Koi and Sashiko designs
(white and red-orange colors on blue-violet background)
27" h x 9" w
27" h x 9" w
SOLD
SOLD
Insect Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Insect Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
The amazing pink moths and Adrinka symbols of Africa
The amazing pink moths and Adrinka symbols of Africa
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Figurative symbols portraying cultural concepts
Figurative symbols portraying cultural concepts
Bird Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Bird Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
The enchantment of birds and their wondrous gift of flight
The enchantment of birds and their wondrous gift of flight
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Both art quilts were inspired by photos I took locally in Florida
Both art quilts were inspired by photos I took locally in Florida
feeling of a windy prairie
feeling of a windy prairie
Windswept Lovers
Windswept Lovers
(Sandhill Cranes) 9.25" h x 16.75" w
(Sandhill Cranes) 9.25" h x 16.75" w
double quilt or 'Quilt on a Quilt' effect
double quilt or 'Quilt on a Quilt' effect
(white, grays, red and orange on white and gray backgrounds)
$75
$75
on a cabbage palm
on a cabbage palm
Animal Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Animal Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
The wonderful world of safari and jungle animals
The wonderful world of safari and jungle animals
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A double quilt or 'Quilt on a Quilt' giving a 3-D effect
A double quilt or 'Quilt on a Quilt' giving a 3-D effect
Signature Design & Good Vibrations
Signature Design & Good Vibrations
The 'Quilt on a Quilt' or 'double' quilts are made of 2 separate quilts which have been united. Each has been quilted. The first textured quilt is tacked to the back framing quilt to add dimension and is set askew for effect. The applique design is fused and sewn to the foreground quilt.
The 'Quilt on a Quilt' or 'double' quilts are made of 2 separate quilts which have been united. Each has been quilted. The first textured quilt is tacked to the back framing quilt to add dimension and is set askew for effect. The applique design is fused and sewn to the foreground quilt.
Good Vibrations is what I call the repetitive echo quilting I do around figures in quilts. It has a nice reverberating effect around the Rhinos. The 'quilt on a quilt' look is very impressive and has become a Signature Design for me in making future GREETING CARD QUILTS.
Good Vibrations is what I call the repetitive echo quilting I do around figures in quilts. It has a nice reverberating effect around the Rhinos. The 'quilt on a quilt' look is very impressive and has become a Signature Design for me in making future GREETING CARD QUILTS.
Red Rhino
Red Rhino
(Black Rhinoceros) 12.75" h x 13.75" w
(Black Rhinoceros) 12.75" h x 13.75" w
(red on yellow-green & black backgrounds)
Red is a powerful and emotional color and calls attention to the survival of this endangered species due to the destruction of their habitat by relentless poachers.
Red is a powerful and emotional color and calls attention to the survival of this endangered species due to the destruction of their habitat by relentless poachers.
I also find that this Black Rhino species simply rocks in Red. Rhinos have such an interesting profile and commanding presence. The foreground print mimics the grasslands of the savannas.
I also find that this Black Rhino species simply rocks in Red. Rhinos have such an interesting profile and commanding presence. The foreground print mimics the grasslands of the savannas.
Black Rhino
Black Rhino
(Black Rhinoceros) 12.75" h x 13.75" w
(Black Rhinoceros) 12.75" h x 13.75" w
(blacks on cream & red/black backgrounds)
The Black Rhinoceros is an endangered species in Africa. Poachers have greatly decimated the once vibrant population.
The Black Rhinoceros is an endangered species in Africa. Poachers have greatly decimated the once vibrant population.
Unfortunately, until mankind wakes up, the Black Rhino will continue to see 'Red' and be a target. I honor this great native African. May the concerted efforts of conservationists enable wild Black Rhinos to roam freely again.
Unfortunately, until mankind wakes up, the Black Rhino will continue to see 'Red' and be a target. I honor this great native African. May the concerted efforts of conservationists enable wild Black Rhinos to roam freely again.
Kanji Symbols ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Kanji Symbols ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Meditative wall-hangings with Asian symbols
Meditative wall-hangings with Asian symbols
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The feeling of serenity ~~~ I have one in my own Quilt Studio
The feeling of serenity ~~~ I have one in my own Quilt Studio
Measurements include tabs and tassel. A bamboo rod is provided.
Measurements include tabs and tassel. A bamboo rod is provided.
'Peace' ~~~ Meditative Quilt (enlarged showing detail)
'Peace' ~~~ Meditative Quilt (enlarged showing detail)
Nature Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Nature Totems ~ Greeting Card Quilts
Flowers soothe our souls and bring such joy
Flowers soothe our souls and bring such joy
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One Sunflower art quilt which can be hung 4 ways
One Sunflower art quilt which can be hung 4 ways
left profile
left profile
2 bamboo rods provided for either vertical or horizontal positioning
2 bamboo rods provided for either vertical or horizontal positioning
top and bottom views
top and bottom views
Sunflower Smile
Sunflower Smile
(sunflower) 13.5" h x 25" w or 25" h x 13.5" w
(sunflower) 13.5" h x 25" w or 25" h x 13.5" w
(yellow-oranges, rust, green on cobalt blue background)
SOLD
SOLD
right profile
right profile
When you plant a seed of love, it is you that blossoms ~~~ Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
When you plant a seed of love, it is you that blossoms ~~~ Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
May Art connect us. Thank you for visiting susannahotchkiss.com
May Art connect us. Thank you for visiting susannahotchkiss.com
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All text and art quilts, unless otherwise noted, are the copyright of Susanna Hotchkiss
All text and art quilts, unless otherwise noted, are the copyright of Susanna Hotchkiss
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