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Introducing Hotlanta Nights
We love the sultry hotness of Atlanta. Everything about Atlanta is hot — the weather, the culture, the growth, the people. My new quilt...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 28, 20241 min read


Extended! 10th Anniversary of the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center
The 10 Years of Creativity exhibit at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center has been extended! The exhibit is now...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 27, 20241 min read


Introducing the Happiness of Africa
The Happiness of Africa is the 10th quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa” series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 23, 20241 min read


See You at the Atlanta Quilt Festival!
It’s almost here! My month of joy! I am looking forward to seeing you at the Atlanta Quilt Festival. Check out the lineup of activities...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 17, 20241 min read


Speaking Quilts at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
The Atlanta Quilt Festival’s Good Trouble Quilts exhibit is exhibiting at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, and I was there to introduce the...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 13, 20241 min read


I Believe in Angels on High Exhibits at Atlanta Quilt Festival
This year at the Atlanta Quilt Festival I will showcase my love of angels with my quilt I Beleive in Angels on High The exhibit runs from...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 11, 20241 min read


Santa’s Joy Exhibits at Atlanta Quilt Festival
This year at the Atlanta Quilt Festival I will showcase my joy of the holiday season with my quilt Santa’s Joy. The exhibit runs from...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Join Me at the Quilt Africa Summit July 13th
My international debut is only a week away. As you know, I love incorporating African fabrics in my quilts, so I was delighted to share...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 6, 20241 min read


Wishing You a Happy July From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but July is hot in Atlanta. Thank goodnees I have...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 1, 20241 min read


A Night Out Celebrating 10 Years of Art at EDAMCC
Saturday night we celebrated 10 years of creativity at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center (EDAMCC). I was honored to...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 23, 20241 min read


Grab a Cup of Coffee and Let’s Talk African Fabric
I love incorporating African fabrics in my quilts. To me, they make the simplest of quilts look special and complicated. I am asked all...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Exhibit Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center
I was excited to deliver two of my quilts to the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center for inclusion in its 10th anniversary...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 15, 20241 min read


Celebrate Juneteenth with the Brown Sugar Stitchers at the Atlanta History Center
There are many Juneteenth celebrations happening in Atlanta this weekend, but the Atlanta History Center will be one of the best. It will...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Introducing Celebrating Freedom Fearlessly
Celebrating Freedom Fearlessly is one of my latest additions to my growing Juneteenth Quilt collection. I tend to enjoy collections. To...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Introducing Celebration Under the Freedom Tree
Celebration Under the Freedom Tree is one of my latest additions to my growing Juneteenth Quilt collection. I tend to enjoy collections....
O.V. Brantley
Jun 10, 20242 min read


A Night Out at the East Cobb Quilt Show
Preview night for the East Cobb Quilt Show was June 5th, and I was there to see my quilt Stop Disappearing! Show Up and Speak Up! spread...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Wishing You a Happy June From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but June is perfect porch season in Atlanta, Ga....
O.V. Brantley
Jun 2, 20241 min read


Speaking Quilts at the Quilt Africa Summit
I am excited that I have been invited to be a speaker at the 2024 Quilt Africa Summit. I will share my story on July 13th. The entire...
O.V. Brantley
May 29, 20241 min read


Introducing Give Yourself a Flower That Lives Free
I have returned to my “Give Yourself Flowers” series with Give Yourself a Flower That Lives Free. This series is my reminder to always...
O.V. Brantley
May 27, 20241 min read


Winter Wonderland Wanderlust Juried Into International Quilt Festival
I am pleased and excited to share that my quilt Winter Wonderland Wanderlust has been juried into the International Quilt Festival. It...
O.V. Brantley
May 23, 20241 min read
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