Join Me For My Artist Talk Saturday
As part of the activities of Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts, I will participate in an Artist...
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O.V. Brantley
- Nov 22
- 1 min
Introducing Follow Me to Freedom
Follow me to Freedom started with 6 inch Underground Railroad blocks in red and white. I wanted an Underground Railroad quilt made with...
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O.V. Brantley
- Nov 18
- 1 min
Behind the Scenes at the Long Time Coming Exhibit Installation
Installation of my red and white quilt exhibit was creative and fun. I was determined to have quilts hanging from the ceiling, so my...
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O.V. Brantley
- Nov 12
- 1 min
Red and White Quilts Delivered to the Venue
I spent this week taking 20 years of red and white quilts out of storage. I caressed them and reminisced about why I made them. I gave...
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O.V. Brantley
- Oct 30
- 1 min
A Magical Night at the National Quilt Museum
Daughter India and I made the trip to the National quilt Museum in Paducah, KY to attend the opening reception for Say Your Piece --...
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O.V. Brantley
- Oct 11
- 1 min
Community Creation Reimagined Delivered and Loved!
The Kendeda Fund booked my Leadership Memory Quilt Workshop which includes the creation of a commissioned quilt. During the workshop, I...
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O.V. Brantley
- Oct 8
- 1 min
Introducing The Wonders of Africa
The Wonders of Africa is the 8th quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa” series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it so...
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O.V. Brantley
- Sep 29
- 1 min
Happy National Coffee Day!
Why not celebrate coffee day with a quilt? I love coffee, so coffee often finds its way into my quilts. Whenever I travel out of the...
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O.V. Brantley
- Sep 23
- 1 min
Introducing Working Happy Kawandi
I took a Kawandi class last month at the Atlanta Quilt Festival. Kawandi is the quilting technique used by women of African descent in...
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O.V. Brantley
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Good Trouble Quilts Exhibit Premiers at Atlanta Quilt Festival
The Atlanta Quilt Festival, now in its 14th year, premiered the Good Trouble Quilts — Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John...
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O.V. Brantley
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Introducing Good Trouble Library
Good Trouble Library was created so that I could be part of the Good Trouble Quilts — Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Congressman John...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jul 31
- 1 min
Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! Returns Home
My quilt Hallelujah! Finally Free as a Bird! was part of the Alpharetta, Ga Juneteenth exhibit from June 18 - July 29 at the Alpharetta...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jun 25
- 1 min
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...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jun 13
- 1 min
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...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jun 12
- 1 min
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...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jun 6
- 1 min
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...
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O.V. Brantley
- Jun 5
- 1 min
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...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 10
- 1 min
Finally Found Freedom Exhibits at East Cobb Quilt Show
Finally Found Freedom was juried into the East Cobb Quilt Show. See it in person at the Cobb Civic Center located at 548 South Marietta...
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O.V. Brantley
- May 10
- 1 min
Introducing I Believe in Travel Angels
Finally I have returned to my I Believe in Angels series. I like to keep my angels close so I have made many angel quilts over the years....
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