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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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Sensuous Secret Garden Goes Cruising
I travel with a hand quilting project even on a quilt cruise. On this trip I worked on Block 8 of my year long applique project Sensuous...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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Quilt Cruise
A quilt cruise has long been on my bucket list, and now I have finally taken the plunge. Sponsored by the Stitchin Heaven quilt shop in...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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Hello Cozumel Mexico!
Our last port of call was Cozumel. We loved the vibe of Cozumel. Lunch was at Tequilla A-Go-Go. The food was good, and the drinks were...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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Hello Puerto Costa Maya!
We spent another day of shopping and sightseeing, this time in Puerto Costa Maya. I was on a mission to find the perfect “achievement...
O.V. Brantley
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Thread of the Month - August
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
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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