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Stitch, the Documentary, Premieres at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
Stitch, the documentary that features the Atlanta Quilt Festival, premiered at the 2023 Atlanta Quilt Festival. It received rave reviews...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Introducing Follow Your Courageous Star
Follow Your Courageous Star follows in the tradition of the friendship star quilts that danced in the ceiling of my solo exhibit “Long...
O.V. Brantley
Aug 1, 20231 min read


SOLD! Whispers from My Angels #5
My quilt Whispers From My angels #5 has been sold and shipped to her new home in Stone Mountain, GA. I know she is gone to a good home,...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Introducing Sharing Sisterhood
Sharing Sisterhood was created for an exhibit honoring Congressman John Lewis entitled “Thank You John Lewis! I Am Your Wildest Dream!”...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 29, 20232 min read


SOLD! I Believe in Country Angels
My quilt I Believe in Country Angels has been sold and shipped to her new home in Jupiter, FL. Since I am a country girl at heart, she...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 28, 20231 min read


SOLD! The Adventures of Africa
My quilt The Adventures of Africa has been sold and shipped to her new home in Miami Florida. Her new owner says she had her eye on her...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Good Trouble Quilts Return to Atlanta
SAVE THE DATE! The Good Trouble Quilts -- Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis returns to the Atlanta area just in...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 22, 20231 min read


Introducing Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust is a new addition to my collection of red and white quilts. There is a wide array of vibrant reds in this...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 21, 20231 min read


SOLD! Just Before Dusk
My quilt Just Before Dusk has been sold and shipped to Miami, FL. Her new owner tells me she loves her so I know she is gone to a good...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Quilt Cruise Top #2 is Finished
During the Stitchin Heaven quilt cruise, we had the opportunity to work on two different quilts. They are both beautiful in their own...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 18, 20231 min read


SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #2
My quilt Whispers From My Angels #2 has been sold and shipped to her new home in Maryland. I think she will love her new home.
O.V. Brantley
Jul 17, 20231 min read


My Favorite Iron
I have used many irons over the years. For the most part, they are all the same, and I am not that picky about irons anyway. However, I...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 8, 20231 min read


Quilt Cruise top #1 is finished
During the Stitchin Heaven quilt cruise, we had the opportunity to work on two different quilts. They are both beautiful in their own...
O.V. Brantley
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Happy Independence Day!
The right to be free is an inalienable right. Happy Independece Day!
O.V. Brantley
Jul 4, 20231 min read


Introducing Under the Christmas Tree
I love everything about the Christmas season so years ago I started a Christmas quilt collection. Each year I try to add a new quilt. My...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Opening Reception for Juneteenth Quilt Exhibit
The City of South Fulton, GA will host the Opening Reception for its Juneteenth Quilt exhibit Saturday, June 19th from 2 - 5 p.m. The...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 16, 20231 min read


U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights in Alabama Case
Surprisingly, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision that upholds the idea of one person one vote. The Court directed the...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Donated! My Quilt “I Believe in Red and White Angels”
I donated my quilt I Believe in Red and White Angels to my sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. It will be part of the silent auction at...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Introducing Finally! It’s Freedom Day!
A picture is worth a thousand words in my new Juneteenth quilt Finally! It’s Freedom Day. This applique quilt shows a trio of birds...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 10, 20231 min read


Panel Discussion on Black Quilts Available on YouTube
Remember the panel discussion I participated in? Read about it here. Now it is on YouTube. Here's the link.
O.V. Brantley
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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