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...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 19
- 2 min
A Star Among Stars Acquired By High Museum of Art
My quilt A Star Among Stars has been acquired by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA for their permanent collection. It is a part of a...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 18
- 2 min
Delta Menopause Acquired By High Museum of Art
My quilt Delta Menopause has been acquired by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA for their permanent collection. It is a part of a...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 17
- 1 min
Celebrating 70 years Brown v. Board of Education
Today I am celebrating the 70th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision “Brown V. Board of Education”. The...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 13
- 1 min
Introducing Sizzling Soulful Sunset
Sizzling Soulful Sunset was inspired by the beautiful flower panel by Stephanie Brandenburg. The vibrant colors in the flower made me...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 12
- 1 min
“Be Confidently Daring” Exhibiting at Enzo Restaurant
My Mother’s Day celebration took “My Team” and me to Enzo Restaurant because I wanted to see my quilt Be Confidently Daring hanging in...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 11
- 1 min
Wishing You a Happy May From My Porch!
We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but May is one of the best. Many flowers are in full...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 9
- 1 min
East Cobb Quilt Show Opens June 6th
My quilt Stop Disappearing. Show Up and Speak Up! was juried into Georgia Celebrates Quilts, the East Cobb Quilt Show. The bi-annual...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 26, 2023
- 1 min
5 p.m. the Day Before Vacation
The time To be happy is now! It's 5 p.m. the Day Before Vacation!
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O.V. Brantley
- May 25, 2023
- 1 min
Exploring Illusion Quilts
For the last few weeks I have been exploring illusion quilts. What I have learned so far is that you must cut and sew precisely. There is...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 19, 2023
- 1 min
My Long Time Coming Exhibit Shipped to Houston
This week I shipped 47 red and white quilts to the International Quilt Festival office in Houston via UPS. It took me forever to decide...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 16, 2023
- 1 min
My Quilts Featured In Art Quilting Studio Magazine
I am so excited to have my quilts featured in the Summer 2023 issue of Art Quilting Studio magazine. I was looking forward to seeing some...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 16, 2023
- 1 min
Introducing Reveal Your Inner Star
Reveal Your Inner Star is a new addition to my red and white quilt collection. It is a very simple illusion quilt using only two colors....
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O.V. Brantley
- May 13, 2023
- 1 min
Introducing Rooted in the Beloved Community
Rooted in the Beloved Community is an art quilt that measures 41 X 45 inches. It starts with 4 house blocks in the middle of the quilt....
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O.V. Brantley
- May 10, 2023
- 1 min
A Resource for Hanging Your Quilts
I use decorative curtain rods to hang my quilts. I don't consider my quilts finished until I add a 4 inch hanging sleeve on the back. I...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 8, 2023
- 1 min
Recipient of the 33rd Kuumba Award for Creativity
I was honored to be awarded the 33rd Kuumba Award by my sorors in the East Point College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. May...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 7, 2023
- 1 min
SOLD! I Believe in Ancestral Angels
I Believe in Ancestral Angels has been sold and shipped to her new home in New Jersey. She loves her new home where she is loved and...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 6, 2023
- 1 min
High Museum of Art Explores African American Quilts
This week the High Museum of Art in Atlanta held a groundbreaking Convening to discuss black quilts. The High Museum is planning an...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
Thread of the Month — May
I love thread. I have many different collections because the right thread for the right quilt can make all the difference. Since I could...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
Introducing the Heart of Africa
The Heart of Africa is the 7th quilt in what has turned into my About Africa series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it so much...
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