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Evora’s Earth — A Tribute to My Mama
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
Evora’s Earth
Happy Birthday, Mama!
Harvest Season Always Draws Me Back to the Country
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
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.
Thankful For Mother Earth’s Bounty
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
Evora’s Earth
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
Happy Belated Earth Day! Evora’s Earth honors my mother Evora 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
Quilts Heal
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
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.
O.V. Brantley Quilt Studio 