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Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! Returns Home
My quilt Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! was part of the Alpharetta, Ga Juneteenth exhibit from June 18 - July 29 at the Alpharetta...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20221 min read


Thread of the Month - July
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20221 min read


SOLD! The Hope of Africa
My quilt The Hope Of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new home in West Palm Beach, FL. The new owner is in love with her.😍
O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20221 min read


SOLD! The Heart of Africa
My quilt The Heart of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new owner. The new owner happens to be a friend so I know she is gone to a...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 26, 20221 min read


Donated! My Quilt “I Believe in Legal Angels”
My quilt I Believe in Legal Angels was auctioned at the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) annual scholarship...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 25, 20221 min read


Fabric Shopping in Ireland
I had almost given up on finding a quilt shop in Ireland that was close enough for me to visit when I miraculously found one in Belfast...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 24, 20221 min read


Doing Touristy Things in Ireland
During our 10-day stay in Ireland, India and I did all the touristy things in between taking care of the business of the trip which was...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 16, 20221 min read


Singing in Cathedrals in Ireland
The business purpose of our trip was for the Atlanta Young Singers to participate in a choral festival. The choir participated in a mass...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Castles, Forts and Causeways in Ireland
We visited castles, forts and causeways in Ireland because they were there and had been there for a very long time. It was fun to image...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Hello Ireland!
I am kicking off the month of July with a 10 day epic adventure to Ireland with my ride-or-die daughter India. We love traveling, but...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 1, 20221 min read


Thread of the Month - June
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Leadership Memory Quilt Part 2
Recently, I enjoyed reconnecting with the grantees of the Kendeda Fund. They enjoyed seeing their quilt The Fight For Justice Renewed for...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 25, 20221 min read


Out and About Enjoying Art
I have pledged to get out more now that Covid is somewhat under control. Recently I attended the opening of Beyond Color Theory, an...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 19, 20221 min read


Happy Juneteenth!
I am spending the day reflecting on how far African Americans have come since being freed from slavery. I am reflecting on my own arc of...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 19, 20221 min read


Introducing Every Defiant Woman
Every Defiant Woman is the second Juneteenth quilt I have made. The quilt starts with the woman beautifully dressed and provocatively...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 13, 20221 min read


SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #6
Whispers From My Angels #6 has been sold and delivered her new owner. She was purchased as a retirement gift. I hope this quilt will...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 12, 20221 min read


Rain, Resilience and Rainbows is a Winner!
My quilt Rain, Resilience and Rainbows took 1st place in the applique category at the East Cobb Quilt Show. In addition to the 1st place...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 10, 20221 min read


Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! Exhibits at Alpharetta Arts Center
My quilt Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! will be part of the Juneteenth exhibit at the Alpharetta Arts Center. The exhibit runs from...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Today’s Whisper From My Angel
There are 8 quilts in my Whispers From My Angels series, but #5 is really speaking to me today. She says “Your time as a caterpillar has...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 5, 20221 min read


Make Your Stitches Invisible
The first Wednesday of the month is potluck Wednesday at the Welcome All Quilters guild meeting. We also have a speaker on the 1st...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 4, 20221 min read
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