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9 minutes ago1 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
1 day ago1 min read
Introducing my quilt “Midnight Rendezvous”
Midnight Rendezvous, 56 X 66 inch art quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2025. For sale. $1500. Women always have secrets. What is your secret?...
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O.V. Brantley
2 days ago1 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 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 251 min read
Making Big Plans for 2025!
My 2025 Quilter’s Planner I am a big proponent of dreaming BIG, but a dream needs a plan for it to become reality. I enjoy having a place...
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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 121 min read
A Perfect Atlanta Snow Day
Snowy home. The snow arrived Friday morning as predicted. With plenty of notice to get ready, most people were prepared and sheltered in...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 101 min read
Waiting For a Snow Day in Atlanta
Snow Days are Snuggle Days, 62 X 71 inch red and white winter quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2022. On sale. $900 Today I am home patiently...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 71 min read
Mocha Mousse is Color of the Year
Crossett Courthouse Steps, 68 X 78 inch traditional courthouse steps quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2001. The world is finally following my...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 61 min read
QUILT GIFT! Bazaarly Big and Beautiful #1
Bazaarly Big and Beautiful #1, 52 X 70 inch quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2017. GIFTED! My quilt Bazaarly Big and Beautiful #1 was gifted to...
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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 41 min read
QUILT GIFT! Ugly Ducklings Turn into Swans
Ugly Ducklings Turn Into Swans, 65 X 85 inch traditional quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2017. GIFTED! My quilt Ugly Ducklings Turn Into Swans ...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 31 min read
QUILT GIFT! Celestial Playtime Goes Home With International Superstar Baby Addison
My friends have joked that I would never make International Superstar Baby Addison a quilt she can touch. They are mostly correct. I do...
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O.V. Brantley
Jan 21 min read
My Christmas Wish: A New Sashiko Sewing Machine!
My Christmas Wish, 67 X 84 inch red and white hand quilted Christmas quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2022. On sale. $1875.00 My Christmas wish...
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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
Jan 11 min read
A New Year of Celebrating the Legacy of African American Quilts
Reveal Your Inner Star, 53 X 53 inch red and white illusion quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2023. On sale. $900.. Wishing you a year of...
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