O.V. Speaks Quilts

A gentle reminder to be intentional about supporting women and furthering their legacy. The EmpowerHer -- A Celebration of Women in Art...

We are blessed with great weather in Atlanta so we have great porch days year round, but March loves to tease us. One day it is hot, and...

In 2017 India and I traveled to China with Craftours. The crafting was memorable. We learned to paint in a bottle, paper cutting and...

Progress takes confidence and daring. Do you dare to ignore the stereotypes and step confidently where no woman has ever gone? Be the one...

Issue 30 of QuiltFolk Magazine will be out in three weeks and I will be in it! The photo shoot in December was very thorough so I have no...

The opening reception for EmpowerHer: A Celebration of Women in the Arts was amazing! So much art and so many people to see it. I was...

Women must rule the world whether it is on the front lines or behind every great man. We must take care of ourselves. We must make it a...

My quilt Sharing Sisterhood was juried into the EmpowerHer exhibit opening March 8 at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference and...

Finding creative ways to celebrate Black History Month is always fun. The name of the game is just to be intentional about acknowledging,...

I spent last week enjoying the annual AQS Quilt Show in Daytona Beach, Florida. Since I was treating it as a vacation, I opted not to...

I am happy to share that I am the new owner of this beautiful artwork by Kenneth Zakee. It is part of the Atlanta Quilt Festival's Good...

Black History Month is not complete without a word about the land. After all, it was cotton and the desire for free labor To pick it that...

We have made it through half of Black History Month. What a joyful journey it has been with celebrations of every kind everywhere. There...

In addition to music, art, books, movies and dance, there are always many quilt exhibits during Black History Month. I am determined to...

I hope you are sharing this day with someone you love. Happy Valentine's Day!❤️

I stumbled upon Bold Expressions -- African American Quilts From the Collection of Corrine Riley in Thrift Books. Just seeing the cover...

Can you say happy dance?💃🏽 The love of music and dance has always been a force in African American culture, but can you imagine the joy...

Today I started seriously researching and planning my 2024 John Lewis quilt. The Atlanta Quilt Festival will complete its trilogy of John...

Color has its place, but I love the serenity of taupe quilts. They draw you in quietly and force you to listen to your angels and to...

Imagine the courage it took for slaves to take the leap of faith and travel north. When was the last time you traveled somewhere with no...