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Introducing Justice Warrior
Justice Warrior is a housewarming gift for Seth, my friend and former co-worker. We both worked together for the Southern Poverty Law...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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Available! Prints of Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks!
Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks! is my way of documenting my legal career. After graduating from Vanderbilt Law School, I enjoyed a high...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Give Yourself Southern Christmas Flowers
I find every opportunity to give myself flowers. Christmas is no exception. In Atlanta many flowers bloom in December so why not give...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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My Quilts Into the Wild
Here's a rare site -- my quilts in the wild. I am not an outdoor girl so neither are my quilts. They were part of a photo shoot by a...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 8, 20231 min read
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Angels are Everywhere
Angels are out in force during the holiday season. I imagine they are enjoying the smiles, the music and the smells from the kitchen all...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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Wishing You a Happy December From My Porch!
Although we have a few cold days in December, we also have many mild days it December that are perfect for porch sitting. The holidays...
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Dec 2, 20231 min read
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A Very Personal Tour of Michigan Law
During my visit to the University of Michigan for the big football game against rival Ohio State, the boyfriend gave me a tour of the...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Long time Coming Exhibit Available For Gallery Bookings
My solo exhibit of red and white quilts, formally entitled Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts, is...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Speaking Quilts at the International Quilt Festival
I was very busy at the International Quilt Festival. Each day of the festival, I presented four Gallery Talks: two each day for my red...
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Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Available! Prints of Follow Me to Freedom
Follow Me to Freedom is part of the traveling exhibit of my solo exhibit of red and white quilts entitled Long Time Coming: A...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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Happy Birthday Jackie!
We celebrated Jackie Jackson-Harvey's birthday at the Welcome All Quilters meeting this week. She brought her "made from scratch" caramel...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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Fall 25% Off Sale Happening Now!
Everything in my store is 25% off until December 11th. Don't miss this opportunity to get your original one-of-a-kind quilt. Gift items...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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Happy Belated Birthday Brittany!
Brittany is my niece (like a daughter) and my personal media relations assistant for my quilting activities and the Atlanta Quilt...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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An Angel and Her Quilt
Exhibiting the 47 red and white quilts in my Long Time Coming exhibit was exciting and busy. I also had two quilts in the Good Trouble...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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A Star Among Stars Takes Center Stage
I don't often post about my quilt A Star Among Stars because in my mind she is imperfect and I still blame her for stressing me out....
O.V. Brantley
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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At the Pinnacle of the Quilting World!
I am actually here! It still feels like a dream that I have a solo exhibit of 47 quilts exhibiting at the International Quilt Festival....
O.V. Brantley
Nov 5, 20231 min read
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He Inspires Us With His Words and Deeds Exhibits at International Quilt Festival
My quilt He Inspires Us With His Words and Deeds will exhibt at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX November 1 -5. It is part...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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Good Trouble Library Exhibits at the International Quilt Festival
My quilt Good Trouble Library will exhibt at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX November 1 -5. It is part of the Good...
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Nov 1, 20231 min read
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Wishing You a Happy November From My Porch!
I try to practice gratitude everyday, but November is a month when an extra dose of gratitude is in order. Sitting on my porch enjoying...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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She is NOT a Good Witch!
Welcome to the spooky scary season! This lady may look nice but she is stirring up potions in the background of that purple fabric! The...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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