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Finally Found Freedom Returns Home
Even though I was fortunate enough to have three quilts exhibited at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, I was most proud to...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 27, 20211 min read


Speaking Quilts to Social Justice Thought Leaders
Being a person who speaks quilts has its perks. I spent two days at the beautiful Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in young Harris, GA...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 24, 20211 min read


Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Returns Home
My quilt Rain Resilience and Rainbows was well received at her debut exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. She was part...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 22, 20211 min read


Throw Back Thursday for Flowers Growing Free
I ran across this old newspaper article while decluttering my studio. I am being interviewed by a local reporter about my participation...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 12, 20211 min read


Stand Out in the Crowd
Now that I am home from the International Quilt Festival where I exhibited three of my quilts, I have had time to reflect on the many...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 10, 20211 min read


My Quilts Take Center Stage!
As you know, I have 3 quilts hanging in the George Brown Convention Center at the International Quilt Festival! “Finally Home”, Finally...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 31, 20211 min read


Headed to the International Quilt Festival
This week I am headed to the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX. This will be the first time I will have been on a plane since...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 25, 20212 min read


Finally Home Exhibits at International Quilt Festival
My quilt Finally Home is no stranger to the big stage. She exhibited at the Mid-Atlantic quilt show in Virginia in 2019. Her next stop is...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Finally Found Freedom Will Be Appraised at International Quilt Festival
One of the convenient aspects to exhibiting a quilt at a national quilt show is that you can easily get your quilt appraised. It is often...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Happy October!
October is going to be an amazing month for me. Two unforgettable events are happening: Daughter India is having a formal wedding October...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 1, 20210 min read


Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild Celebrates 20 Years With New Book
It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since a group of us decided to organize ourselves into a predominantly African American...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 25, 20210 min read


Please Help Me Update My Mailing List
Please forgive me if you get this twice. There was a technical glitch when I sent it before that caused most of my mailing list not...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Rain, Resilience and Rainbows Exhibits at International Quilt Festival
My quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows is definitely on my mind today. I had planned a short vacation for this weekend, but the rainy...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 17, 20210 min read


September is Harriet Tubman Month
Someone said it’s Harriet Tubman month. That’s a good enough reason to share my quilt Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird. This quilt...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 12, 20210 min read


My Quilt "Begin Again" Exhibits at Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Begin Again is part of the 2021 Atlanta Quilt Festival exhibit. It is featured with six other traditional quilts in the...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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