Tag Archives: Evora’s Earth

Evora’s Earth — A Tribute to My Mama

Posted on May 10, 2015 by ovbrantley

I grew up happy in a small town. My Mama had everything to do with that. Evora’s Earth is one of the first quilts I made when I began quilting. It honors my Mama and the values she taught my … Continue reading →

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Evora’s Earth

Posted on July 24, 2014 by ovbrantley

Happy Birthday, Mama!

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Harvest Season Always Draws Me Back to the Country

Posted on October 27, 2013 by ovbrantley

India was home from the University of Pittsburgh last weekend for fall break. It was a beautiful weekend so we took a day trip to the Elijay Apple Festival — just the two of us. I love country stuff. We … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by ovbrantley

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.

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Thankful For Mother Earth’s Bounty

Posted on November 23, 2010 by ovbrantley

Evora’s Earth, 85 x 96 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2001. Right about now the cooks of the world are in a full sprint to the Thanksgiving finish line. The earth has given up its bounty, and the cooks are working their … Continue reading →

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Evora’s Earth

Posted on July 24, 2010 by ovbrantley

I made Evora’s Earth to honor my Mom Evora Hicks. July 24, 2010 is her birthday. This quilt hangs in my dining room so that I can look at it everyday. The angel in this quilt is the beginning of my … Continue reading →

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Evora’s Earth

Posted on April 23, 2010 by ovbrantley

Happy Belated Earth Day! Evora’s Earth honors my mother Evora Hicks.

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I Believe in Angels

Posted on November 24, 2009 by ovbrantley

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 →

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Quilts Heal

Posted on October 23, 2009 by ovbrantley

Like most quilters, I believe that my quilts have healing powers. That’s just another way of saying I believe in the power of love. There is much love stitched into every quilt I make. When I make one for someone … Continue reading →