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7 days ago1 min read
Celebrating Women’s History Month with my Quilt “Strength and Grace”
Strength and Grace, 36 X 36 inch hand quilted digital art quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2013. NFS. Of all the quilts I have made, Strength and...
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O.V. Brantley
Mar 111 min read
Remembering Bloody Sunday
Although Congressman John Lewis did many brave things in his life, he is best known for what happened on the Edmund Pettus Bridge March...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 281 min read
I Am Black History — Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks
Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks!, 56 X 68 inch red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2022. Machine quilted by Maxine Moore. NFS. When I was...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 241 min read
Introducing My Quilt “The Creativity of Africa”
The Creativity of Africa, 42 X 47 inch African quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2025. For sale $700. The Creativity of Africa is the 12th quilt in...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 171 min read
I am Black History — Crossett Courthouse Steps
Crossett Courthouse Steps, 78 X 68 inch courthouse steps quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2001. NFS. When I arrived at Vanderbilt Law School in...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 121 min read
I Am Black History — “Sharing Sisterhood”
Photo Shoot of “Sharing Sisterhood” for Quiltfolk Magazine Black History Month allows me to pause and reflect on my personal journey....
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 91 min read
I Am Black History — My Quilt Stand Out in the Crowd
Stand Out in the Crowd, 53 X 69 inch traditional black and white quilt, 2018. For sale. $1500. I am celebrating Black History Month and...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 71 min read
I Am Black History — My Quilt “From Africa to Atlanta By Way of Arkansas”
From Africa to Atlanta by Way of Arkansas, 72 X 72 inch memory quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2000. NFS. Never forget where you came from as you...
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O.V. Brantley
Feb 11 min read
Kicking Off Black History Month With a New Book!
The cover of “Good Trouble Quilts.” I wrote a book! Well, wrote a book is a small exaggeration. 😂 Technically, I curated and edited a...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 281 min read
Introducing My Quilt “The Fragility of Africa”
The Fragility of Africa, 36 X 42 inch African art quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2025. For sale. $700. The Fragility of Africa is the 11th...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 201 min read
Martin’s Dream
Martin’s Dream, 74 X 87 traditional sampler quilt with pieced border by O.V. Brantley, 2002. NFS. Never forget Martin’s Dream . Do your...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 191 min read
Celebrate MLK Weekend With Renewed Belief in the Dream
Finding Fortitude, 56 X 58 inch red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2019. NFS. On MLK weekend I take time to reflect and say a prayer...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 161 min read
QUILT GIFT! “Friendship in Black and White”
Friendship in Black and White, 70 X 88 inch black and white traditional quilt, by O.V. Brantley, 2019. GIFTED! My quilt Friendship in...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 132 min read
Happy Birthday Delta Sigma Theta!
A Legacy to Love, 66 X 82 inch red and white quilt by O.V. Brantley 2015. My sorority Delta Sigma Theta inspired my love of red and...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 51 min read
Happy Birthday India!
Today is my ride or die daughter’s birthday! India and I have had many wonderful Mother/Daughter adventures over the years as we explored...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 31 min read
QUILT GIFT! “Celestial Playtime” Goes Home With International Superstar Baby Addison
Celestial Playtime My friends have joked that I would never make International Superstar Baby Addison a quilt she can touch. They are...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 11 min read
It’s My Birthday and I am Choosing Happy!
It’s my birthday and the whole world is celebrating! That’s the joy of being born on New Year’s Day.🍾 This year I am focused on...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 31, 20241 min read
Watch Night
Watch Night, 26 X 36 inch Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2016. On sale. $225. My quilt Watch Night is inspired by the custom in the...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 30, 20241 min read
African Christmas
African Christmas, 60 X 72 inch Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2004. Although I don’t officially celebrate Kwanzaa, my quilt African...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 25, 20241 min read
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, 36 X 36 inch Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2002. NFS. Thank you so much for following my quilt journey and for...
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