Introducing My Christmas Wish
A cold snap in Atlanta reminded me that I never properly introduced you to My Christmas Wish. If you follow me, you know that I love the...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Loving Africa Where It All Began
I am still reflecting on Black History. Black History begins in Africa, so I try to honor that heritage whenever possible in my quilts. I...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Love Fiercely This Week!
Celebrating Valentine's Day doesn't have to only involve your mate. While I do love my life partner very much, I also love my fur baby...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Happy Super Bowl Sunday
I love football. There was a time when no matter who was playing, I rooted for the black quarterback. Why? Because for most of my life, a...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 12
- 1 min
My Personal Black History Quilt
As I reflect on Black History, I realize that my life is black history. Born in the segregated south in 1954, I have witnessed the arc of...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 6
- 1 min
Martin’s Dream
My quilt Martin's Dream was my first Black History Month quilt, and it is still my favorite. Martin's dream is realized in the border of...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 5
- 1 min
Block 2 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Block 2 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust only has two houses so it came together really fast. I am really feeling like I am on a roll. I...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Finally Found Freedom Featured on Amazon Home Page!
I am so excited that Amazon is featuring my quilt Finally Found Freedom on its Black Histroy Month Home Page. A click on my quilt takes...
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O.V. Brantley
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Celebrating African American Authors during Black History Month
I am kicking off my personal celebration Black History Month by revisiting some of my favorite African American authors. I have created...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 30
- 1 min
I Believe in Legal Angels is a TV Star
Imagine my surprise and pleasure this week when I glanced up at MSNBC and saw one of my quilts! The quilt hanging behind Attorney...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 29
- 1 min
Winter Wonderland Wanderlust Underway
As I finish My Christmas Wish, I already have a new red and white house quilt underway. I love house quilts. ❤️ I named it Winter...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 23
- 1 min
Storing My Red and White Quilts
People ask me all the time how do I store my quilts. I have so many that I use many different storage solutions. However, my red and...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 22
- 1 min
Hand Quilting My Christmas Wish
While I am immersed in red and white, I must report that I finished hand quilting My Christmas Wish. To finish hand quilting a quilt is...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 20
- 1 min
And Just Like That, It’s Over!
India and I de-installed Long Time Coming: A Retrospective Of O.V. Brantley’s Red and White Quilts, my first solo red and white quilt...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 15
- 1 min
Have a Changed Heart on MLK Weekend
Martin Luther King weekend is a time for inner reflection. "What can I do to be a better person?" Reimagine, Resolve and Recreate. My...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Happy Founders Day Delta Sigma Theta!
Today, all members of Delta Sigma Theta are celebrating the founding of our sorority. It's guiding principles have made us better,...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jan 13
- 1 min
“Circles of Sisterhood” Listed For Sale
My quilt Circles of Sisterhood is listed for sale in my studio store.
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