O.V. Speaks Quilts

A Different Drummer, 18 X 24 hand quilted art quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2011. NFS. Is it okay to celebrate yourself on Mother’s Day? I...

“Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good #3”, 29 X 29 inch affirmation quilt by O.v. Brantley, 2025. For sale. $350. Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good...

Whispers From My Angels #3, 20 X 21 inch angel quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2021. GIFTED! My quilt Whispers From My Angels #3 was the perfect gift for Edith Jones, friend, quilter and current president of the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild. Edith celebrated her 75th birthday in grand style with a weekend of activities that included a formal dinner at a beautiful venue. Members of the Brown Sugar Stitchers were excited to show up and have their say about our wonderful presiden

Tae Earl-Jackson and Tisha Smith Curator Tisha Smith and Center Director Tae Earl-Jackson out did themselves with Tea and Talk , an...

The Drum Beat of Africa, 46 X 52 inch African quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2021. Donated! $700. My quilt The Drum Beat of Africa will be...

Hotlanta Nights, 39 X 48 inch art quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2024. For sale. $700. I love living in Atlanta. I have travelled to many...

India and I are getting ready to record my video for the Southern Poverty Law Center. “March For Black Maternal Health” is in the...

Praying For Spring, 43 X 56 inch traditional quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2018. For sale. $600. I prayed for spring, and now it’s here! I love...

Midnight Rendezvous, 56 X 66 inch digital art quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2025. Machine quilted by Maxine Moore. For sale. $1500. I am happy...

Island City, 67 x 70 inch house quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2012. For sale. $1200. Our family cruise took us to Grand Turk, Amber Cove and...

Gotta get some sun. All hard working superstars need a vacation so International Superstar Baby Addison boarded her yacht (Carnival...

Sizzling Soulful Sunset was inspired by the beautiful flower panel by Stephanie Brandenburg. The vibrant colors in the flower made me...

We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but May is one of the best. Many flowers are in full...

My first grandchild is on the way, so of course I made a quilt to document the joyful occasion. I love memory quilts and try to document...

Dropping off a quilt for a future exhibit gave me the opportunity to explore Trilith. Trilith describes itself as a “place where makers...

We all need to do our small part to save our beautiful planet for future generations. Happy Earth Day! My quilt Rugged Solitude is...

I finally had a chance to visit the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. It did not disappoint....

My new quilt Floating Flowers continues my exploration of panels, batiks and African fabrics. Floating Flowers measures 38 X 36 inches...

My special and I are spending a few days in Washington, DC immersed in culture. Our first stop after getting off the plane was the...

It’s 404 Day so I am sharing my quilt Atlanta Album — This Ain’t Baltimore. In the quilting world, Baltimore Album quilts are considered...