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Tag Archives: Evora Hicks
Evora’s Earth
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Everyday is mother’s day, but it never hurts to add a little something extra. Happy Mother’s Day! My quilt Evora’s Earth honors my mother Evora Hicks. She was an exceptional lady.
Evora’s Earth
Happy Belated Earth Day! Evora’s Earth honors my mother Evora Hicks.
Posted in A Quilter's Life
Tagged African American quilter, Earth Day, Evora Hicks, Evora's Earth, O.V. Brantley
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I Love Each and Every Christmas Tradition
I love Christmas because I love traditions. At this time of year, I cannot help but get nostalgic thinking about Christmas at my Mama’s home in Crossett, Arkansas. My mama (Evora Hicks) absolutely loved Christmas. She started getting ready in … Continue reading
Time For Some Serious Mommy Bragging
It seems that every day of my life, my Mama managed to tell someone , “I have three pretty girls!” Without fail, my Dad would say, “and the monkey thinks her girls are pretty too!” And he would fall out … Continue reading
Posted in My Life as a Mom, Quiltmaker's Daughter, Uncategorized
Tagged Evora Hicks, India Brantley, Otis Hicks
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I Believe in Angels
Angels have been all around me this week as I began creating a new series of quilts. All of these quilts will feature angels. I have not placed a limit on the number of quilts in this series because angels should … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Mama!
Today is my mother’s birthday. She would have been 82 years old. Evora’s Earth helps to keep her alive in my heart.
Without Clara There Would Be No Evora
Clara’s Scrap Bag is my quilt that honors my grandmother Clara Ford. It is one of my early quilts that was finished in 2001. It is composed of ancient quilt blocks and antique fabrics. I tea dyed the quilt to … Continue reading
Remembering Evora on Earth Day
Evora’s Earth was made over a 14-month period. It honors my mother Evora Hicks. It also is my constant reminder of days growing up in Crossett, Arkansas when things were simpler, but filled with laughter and love. As we pause … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day!
Those of you who still have your mothers with you are truly blessed. I hope that you are treasuring every moment. The rest of us must be content to carry our mothers in our heart and to know that an … Continue reading
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Tagged African American quilter, dot collins, ethnic, Evora Hicks, Evora's Earth, fabric art, O.V. Brantley, patchwork, quilts
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